Re-enactment Appeal

I found this really interesting Master's Thesis regarding the increasing popularity of historic reenactment. Sutithee Guha of San Jose State University argued that people enjoy reenacting because it creates a more personal experience and allows them to live in the moment and connect with narratives from previous time periods. Reenactment also combines aspects of work and play, providing visitors with a platform to have fun and forget their worries while still engaging intellectually in the space.

http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4700&context=etd_theses