Research Seminar: History, Memory, Reconciliation and Experiential Learning on the Western Front

This talk will explore how teaching at sites of history and memory in Belgium and France -- battlefields, cemeteries, and memorials of the World Wars integrates historical scholarship with experiential learning. 

We will examine how embodied encounters with place and intergenerational encounters deepen student understanding of the tensions between history, commemoration, and historical memory, while fostering critical engagement with the politics of remembrance.

Dr. Graham Broad is Professor of History and holder of the King's Research Excellence Chair – Established Career at King's University College. A recipient of the King's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2020), he teaches in the areas of war and society, historical theory and methods, and the Foundations program. Dr. Broad is widely recognized for his contributions to war and society studies, with a focus on the cultural dimensions of conflict. Dr. Broad's research contributions extend to numerous books, peer-reviewed articles, and book chapters, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing scholarship in the field. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Broad serves as a guide for the Canadian Battlefields Foundation, helping foster public engagement with Canada's military history.