"On one hand, it is probably true that many promising historians will have better opportunities to make their mark in research within an academic setting than at the lower rungs of a museum career."

Ahhhh!  Here is the very root of the problem.  What IS it to "make their mark" anyway?  Is it better to write a book or bunch of articles about an obscure subject published in an obscure professional journal in art history, history, archeology, anthropology, etc., or to do research which results in an excellent exhibit which is seen by thousands of people?

I feel no pity for the historians who "resent" the dumbing down of history to reach the public.  The public, ultimately, pays their bills and deserves to be spoken to.

Just my opinions, of course :))

Chris Dill

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