The History and Games Lab explores games as a medium for historical research, teaching and public understanding of history, including fostering practical collaborations between historians, game designers, and other practitioners who engage with games. Time and locationEvents take place online and, sometimes in person, so please check location and timing below. Please register for free on Eventbrite to reserve places and receive access codes. All welcome!The group runs a series of formal and informal events that span from regular seminars to podcasts, workshops, playtests, game jams, and participation at gaming events. You can find out more about its activities on its website, historyandgames.shca.ed.ac.ukDateSpeakerTopicNotesTue 28 JanGames Night There will also be a group playing a scenario for the roleplaying game Cthulhu Dark Ages set in the thirteenth-century Crusader States. If you wish to join it, please contact gianluca.raccagni@ed.ac.uk.Full details of games at the Eventbrite link.6-9pm, Old College, South Bridge, EdinburghFree, please register using Eventbrite.Wed 12 FebHugh O' Donnel (independent scholar)'Gamifying sensitive conflicts: The Troubles of Northern Ireland'On Zoom - please register to receive access codes.Co-badged by the Modern Irish History research seminars. Find out what else is onThe School of History, Classics and Archaeology offers an exciting programme of seminars across many subjects areas. Visit the research seminars website to find out what else is happening.Full programme of research seminars and events calendar This article was published on 2024-08-01
