Outlander as Public History: Dr. Alex Dold on Making History and Reading Accessible
About this episode
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Alexandra Dold about the intersection of historical fiction and public history through the lens of Outlander.
If you’re a fan of Outlander, the historical fiction series set in Scotland, like I am, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Alexandra “Alex” Dold, a literary scholar and historian known as the “Doctor of Outlander,” about her academic journey and career path. We discuss how historical fiction can become public history — inviting people to connect with history beyond textbooks and classrooms. During this episode, you’ll learn how Outlander and other historical ...
People in this episode
Host: Professor Judy Oskam
Guest: Dr. Alexandra “Alex” Dold
Topics covered
- historical fiction
- public history
- literary scholarship
- Outlander
- education
- cultural connection
Keywords
- Outlander
- public history
- historical fiction
- literary scholar
- Dr. Alex Dold
- Scotland
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Outlander
Places: Scotland
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