Dr Shannon Toll (University of Dayton) On July 3, 1950, the newly-minted New York City Ballet, helmed by celebrated choreographer George Balanchine and his prima … Read more
At the Edge of the Knife
Dr Jack Davy (UEA) Research Associate, ‘Beyond the Spectacle’ Last week I was privileged to introduce the film Edge of the Knife at the Royal … Read more
Indian Ball is not Lacrosse!
Professor David Stirrup (Kent) Principal Investigator, ‘Beyond the Spectacle’ If you were in the crowds for the 2019 London New Year’s Day Parade, or happened … Read more
The Long and Enduring Relationship between the Cherokee and British People
Professor Jacqueline Fear-Segal (UEA) Co-Investigator, ‘Beyond the Spectacle’ ‘Beyond the Spectacle’ is a research project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The Research Council’s … Read more
Pretendians
LeAndra Nephin (Omaha Tribe of Nebraska) Board Member, ‘Beyond the Spectacle’ “In a way they were trying to imitate us, in a way they were … Read more
Research is a Form of Healing
Jack Davy with Sierra Tasi Baker “This [interactive storytelling exhibit] is a really good precedent, for how I think museums should be showcasing our culture. … Read more
Native American Museum Collections in the UK
Dr Jack Davy (UEA) Research Associate, ‘Beyond the Spectacle’ One of the most important ambitions of Beyond the Spectacle is to improve access to Native … Read more
First World War Native Stories
As we approach the centenary of the Armistice, ‘Beyond the Spectacle’ is highlighting Indigenous North Americans’ experiences in Britain during the First World War with … Read more
Uncovering Hidden Histories of the First World War
Dr Kate Rennard (Kent) Research Associate, ‘Beyond the Spectacle’ This blog-post launches First World War Native Stories (#WW1NativeStories), a series of short posts highlighting Indigenous … Read more
Sifting Reality
Dr Jack Davy (UEA) Research Associate, ‘Beyond the Spectacle’ One of the most complex aspects of untangling the history of Native Americans in Britain is … Read more