Local Historians

Bring the past to life, and let it support your future

Are you a local historian who lives for the untold stories?

Do you see echoes of the past in everyday buildings and streets?

Do you have deep knowledge of your city or region's historical roots?

Do you love making history come alive for anyone who will listen?

Join Perigo, the world’s first travel companion that turns knowledge from local experts into immersive, location-aware audio and text experiences for curious travelers.


We invite Local Historians to share your insights on pivotal events, overlooked figures, urban evolution, forgotten industries, and community heritage. From courthouses to cemeteries, monuments to main streets - if you can walk and talk about it, you can earn from it.

What You’ll Do

  • Record engaging narratives while walking or exploring places you know well - in the language of your choice
  • Enhance the transcribed content with AI-powered, location aware editing tools
  • Earn perpetual income every time someone listens to your story
  • Update the content with new findings, commemorations, or changes in the landscape

Ideal For

  • Local historians and preservationists
  • Historical society members or researchers
  • Museum educators or archivists
  • Passionate storytellers with a background in history
  • Entrepreneurial, self-driven individuals

What You Need

  • A smartphone and a place you know well
  • A clear voice, a curious mind, and a love for local lore
  • Willingness to participate in this new creator economy model

Why Join Perigo?

  • No upfront cost - just your knowledge and voice
  • Flexible - create at your own pace, anywhere in the world
  • Scalable income - the more people listen, the more you earn
  • Impactful - preserve and share the stories that shaped your region

Ready to put your history on the map? Learn more & apply to become a Perigo Expert.