Welcome to the History Workroom
History is not just about dates and the who’s who of the past. History is about stories; it is about piecing together fragments of dates, people, places and objects into comprehensible and meaningful stories for present and future generations.
An eye for detail, a tank of patience, a heart for humanity and a dash of imagination are keys to unlocking the mystery.
Here at The History Workroom, we help you piece together the stories of your communities and institutions.
Everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours?
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Jaime Koh
Jaime has worked in the media and cultural heritage industry in Singapore, variously as a newspaper journalist, a magazine editor and an assistant curator in a museum.
Her work and interest in Asian history, culture and politics has taken her across the region to China, Hong Kong, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Australia. Jaime is bilingual in English and Mandarin, speaks several dialects and is a keen photographer and writer.
In the past two years, Jaime continued to contribute articles to newspapers and magazines, and was engaged in research for a Singapore-based corporation. She was also the event photographer for several major events in Sydney.
Jaime is currently engaged in several research programmes in both Singapore and Sydney. She is working on several porjects, including developing publication and web content for two Sydney-based institutions. Jaime is also involved in research and editorial projects for a major Singapore corporation.
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Stephanie Ho
Stephanie is a public historian with extensive experience in education and the heritage industry. A former history teacher and museum educator, Stephanie is currently working on a PhD on popular history-making practices in Singapore at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).
As a museum educator, Stephanie has created various innovative and educational resources including an interactive CD-Rom, a family and teacher’s guide to the museum and a hands-on archaeological kit.
Stephanie is also the author of the children’s book, Samsui Girl. In the Samsui Girl, the child protagonist learns about the Samsui women, a beloved Singapore icon, through her adventures in trying to be one.
Stephanie is currently engaged in historical research projects for various institutions and community.
