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How can history be distorted?
History is distorted not only by an individual and institution but by political and religious parties, and nationalist and ethnic groups which use history as a tool to further their interests. These classes are shown as sacred in order not to criticise and challenge their historical role.
What is historical distortion?
While according to Cristobal (2019), historical distortion occurs when historical accounts or narratives are changed to suit a personal agenda. It involves disinformation and lies to change history.
How can history be dangerous?
History is particularly dangerous when ‘the creation and dissemination of narratives about the past rise out of and express identity politics’.
What are the problems of history?
The major challenges to historical research revolve around the problems of sources, knowledge, explanation, objectivity, choice of subject, and the peculiar problems of contemporary history. Sources The problem of sources is a serious challenge to the historian in the task of reconstructing the past.
What is the history of changing interpretations?
The process by which a historian formulates interpretations and constructs their view of history is called historical methodology. The study of historical interpretations and how they change over time is called historiography.
Why shouldnt we learn history?
Most people memorise dates, names and facts when they study history. This information is not useful in everyday life or for the future. For this reason, it makes learning history a waste of time because events can also be interpreted in a different way which makes what we learn in history less valuable.
Can history be used as a weapon?
History isn’t what happened, but a story of what happened. And there are always different versions, different stories, about the same events. History is just one tool to shape our understanding of our world. And every tool is a weapon if you hold it right.
What is the main problem confronted by history?
Why was revisionist history important?
McPherson argues that in fact historical revisionism is an important, and integral part in seeking to learn the truth, or gain a different perspective on historical events. The practice of historical revisionism is crucial in presenting an objective, academic, and truth based narrative on a particular historical event.