How can ephemera be used in history studies?

Ephemera Selection: It is up to the historian's skill to discover the ephemera's narrative power. The ephemera of choice are those that tell the experiences of everyday life and ordinary people, revealing stories not recorded in state archives.

Establishing Context: Ephemera may not make sense on its own. What is important in reading history is to place the ephemera in context. This requires considering factors such as the place where you found the ephemera, its date, and its relationship to other documents and ephemera.

Ask the ephemera: What does it tell us, what emotions does it evoke, whose point of view does it reflect?

Collecting and discovering ephemera is a fun and educational experience for everyone, not just historians. Perhaps in the corner of your home, in a dusty box, a treasure is hidden that bears witness to your history!

If you want to explore the world of ephemera and shed light on the past, you can join AÇÖTOM. Together, we can collect flying stories from these dusty pages and write the history of everyday life.