The Seventh Leonidas Donskis Conference: From Black and White to Shades of Grey
Schedule
Fri Sep 20 2024 at 09:00 am
UTC+03:00Location
Vilniaus Rotušė | Vilnius, VL
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Join us for the Seventh Leonidas Donskis Conference, a thought-provoking event exploring the complexities of history and historiography. Under the theme "From Black and White to Shades of Grey" we delve into the continuous process of investigating, assessing, and re-assessing historical events to understand what truly happened.History is not a one-dimensional narrative but rather a multifaceted diamond, revealing different facets under new light. Initial histories, often written by victors, give way to more nuanced understandings as time passes. This conference will address how re-assessments can sometimes lead to a more balanced view, yet at other times swing the pendulum to an equally disbalanced perspective influenced by the current socio-cultural context.
We will discuss various historical re-assessments, from the Nazi occupation in Western Europe to the emerging truths about the Nazi and communist periods in Eastern Europe. The session will also cover the impact of current political developments, such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the hybrid war influencing historiography.
A special focus will be on the need to learn from history, illustrated by the case of the Rwandan genocide. We will explore the complex factors behind the tragedy, including international disinterest and bureaucratic failures, to understand the broader implications for historiography and public memory.
Please note that the conference will be translated into Lithuanian.
The conference is open for everybody, free of charge, but requires registration:
https://forms.gle/K8j2bcZ5GisBEzco9
For more information please visit our website: https://www.sakharovcenter-vdu.eu/events/upcoming-events/the-seventh-leonidas-donskis-conference/
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Where is it happening?
Vilniaus Rotušė, Turizmo Informacijos centras, Didžioji gatvė 31, LT-01128 Vilnius, Lietuva,Vilnius, LithuaniaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
