Summer season: History and narrative

Mariana Imaz, Academic Coordinator of Humanities at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, delves into the fascinating interplay between history and narrative. She challenges the traditional view of historians as mere fact-finders, emphasizing their role in constructing meaning from the past. The discussion covers how cultural influences shape historical narratives, the complexities of understanding events like the US invasion of Iraq, and the transformative power of diverse perspectives in assessing conflicting histories.