History in Layers uses photography and other visual media to interpret, navigate, and thread historical events through photography and visual thinking.

While the world acknowledges the value of reading and critical thinking, History in Layers’ vision is to promote creative thinking through photography and visual storytelling. Creative thinking is the foundation for innovation and problem-solving. Critical and creative thinking are side-by-side skills for living in a complex world.

History in Layers uses different media to tell historical stories in a way that helps learners connect the past with the present by revealing the relevance and complexity of the past and connecting it to their current lives.  History is complicated; the stories are layered and full of nuance. History in Layers tells stories that connect the threads of history with the present through layers of media.

The result is a deeper understanding of history through creativity and visual media.