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Book 7, Ep. 2 | Historical Memory with Shira Lurie

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The Differences Between History and Historical Memory

Marcel Penfield: When people say history is written by the victors, I actually think they mean historical memory. Historians versus a cultural construction of narratives about communities shared past that are often shaped by contemporary concerns. Name your top heritage minute quick. No one. What is it? Mrs. Gold? burnt toast. That's about Doctor Penfield.

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