Defining Digital History
Digital history is a rapidly changing field. New methods and formats are currently being developed. This means that 'digital history' is a difficult term to define. However, it is possible to identify general characteristics. Digital history represents a democratization of history in that anyone with access to the Internet can have their voice heard, including marginalized groups which were often excluded in the 'grand narratives' of nation and empire. In contrast to earlier media formats, digital history texts tend to be non-linear and interactive, encouraging user participation and engagement. Digital history is studied from various disciplinary perspectives and in relation to a range of interrelated themes and activities. The field includes discussion of: archives, libraries, and encyclopedias; museums and virtual exhibits; digital identity and biography; digital games and virtual worlds; online communities and social networks; Web 2.0; and e-research and cyber-infrastructure.
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