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Scotland’s Transnational Heritage: Legacies of Empire and Slavery. Edited by Emma Bond and Michael Morris. Edinburgh University Press, 2023. REVIEWED BY SAMANTHA SHEPHERD Edited by Emma Bond and Michael Morris, the collection of articles featured in Scotland’s Transnational Heritage provide an eye-opening introduction to Scotland’s history as an empirical benefactor and contributor to the Trans-Atlantic …

BY MICHAEL CRANICK As a kid, I loved going to museums. I loved exploring science museums with fossils of colossal dinosaurs. I loved exploring cultural museums and learning about places different from my home. I loved exploring history museums with artifacts from the past. I loved all kinds of museums because museums transported me to …

BY MADISON ZAPATA Have you ever found yourself wandering through a museum, captivated by the stories each object holds? Yeah, me too. That’s why I’m excited to give you a sneak peek into my world – the world of museums.  As someone diving headfirst into the museum profession, I’m constantly seeking new ways to expand …

BY JACOB HIGGINS I stood in the entryway, covered in recording equipment that made me look like some kind of robot. The Spark!Lab exhibit had just opened at Conner Prairie, and it was my responsibility to convince visitors to the museum to allow me to record their visit so that we could prove that Spark!Lab …

BY MEREDITH MARSHALL Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey through the world of museum collections? Look no further than my e-portfolio! As an emerging museum collections professional, I have curated a portfolio of my work that showcases my passion for preserving and showcasing cultural artifacts.  My passion for heritage preservation and public …

BY KATIE PLANK What do you want to do when you grow up? I hated this question as a kid. I never knew what I wanted to do. I loved everything. How could I be expected to choose just one topic to be my job, for my whole life!?! And then in my sophomore year …