# ActiveHistory.ca

- **Website:** <https://activehistory.ca>
- **Primary alias:** `activehistory.ca`

## Description

Active History is a platform that bridges the gap between historians and the public, highlighting the relevance of the past in today's context. Originating from the "Active History: History for the Future" conference in 2008, the site defines active history as engaging, transformative, and community-building. The website invites historians to publish short essays that align with its mission. Emphasizing collegiality and community, Active History offers a space for authors to contribute to historical discourse. With a volunteer-run structure, the project welcomes diverse perspectives and voices. Authors are encouraged to submit polished, accessible posts that connect history with current societal issues. The editorial collective works closely with contributors to ensure quality and ethical standards are met. Through donations and partnerships, Active History sustains its archive of over 2,000 blog posts, supporting both the platform and precarious historians in their vital work.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 🧪 Libraries and Museums _(under Science and Education)_
- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- ⚖️ Law and Government

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/user/activehistoryca)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/activehist)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/ActiveHist)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id5tFB3Ll_/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1774551559167)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id5tFB3Ll_/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1774551559276)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tutu | #fffeff | accent |
| Jewel | #0f7b3f | dark |
| White | #ffffff | accent |
| Flesh | #fecda5 | light |

## Fonts

- serif — asset _(custom)_
- Helvetica — asset _(custom)_

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