Gilles Roy

Gilles Roy is an expert in research and education with over 15 years of experience as a writer, researcher, interaction designer, and media teacher. He completed his M.A. in history at the Université de Montréal in 2018, focusing on the illegal fur trade between Montreal and Albany in colonial North America. Gilles is a co-editor at playthepast.org, where he explores topics like simulation, narrative design, self-reflexive play, and game-based learning. As a freelance researcher, writer, and historian, Gilles assists clients in creating engaging content and presentations to connect with their target audience. With a passion for ancient languages, Gilles is fluent in both French and English, with extensive translation experience.