Cross-Post: Conference on Living History in Berlin, 12-15 November 2026
c/o ExArch. This is a hybrid event (in person and online).
EXARC and Stadtmuseum Berlin (Team Düppel) are pleased to announce the conference “Staging the Past: Living History, Live Audiences, Real Challenges”, to be held in Berlin from 12–15 November 2026.
The conference is open to all and welcomes professionals, researchers, practitioners, and interested participants working in experimental archaeology, living history, museum practice, and related fields. Participation for audience and contributors is be possible both in person and online via the registration button.
Conference Theme
The conference explores the opportunities and challenges of presenting the past through living history and museum theatre. While living history has become an increasingly influential tool for interpretation, education, and public engagement, it also raises complex questions concerning:
- authenticity and quality
- performance and interpretation
- audience interaction
- ethical considerations
- institutional and practical constraints
Through papers, workshops, and practical sessions, the conference aims to foster critical discussion and exchange of experience across disciplines.
More information at https://www.exarc.org/news/register-conference-staging-the-living-history-live-audiences-real-challenges
(scheduled 12 February 2026)
