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This History Is (Not) For You
By Aren Burnside
Monuments, memorials, and museums all attempt…

The Birth of an Idea
By Raymundo Juarez
At 6:00, on a Saturday morning, my alarm…

Nations as Extended Family
By Autumn McMillan
I’ve been to five countries in the last…

The Political Power of Victimhood and Guilt
By Jay Skelton
Everyone has been a victim of something, of…

In the Public Eye: Budapest Monuments and the Idea of Victimhood
By Mia White
Budapest is known for its many gorgeous and unique…

Let History Speak for Itself
By Kyra McDermott
In every corner of the world, monuments…

Looking at Central Europe Through Its Synagogues
By Ciera Moore
The influence of Jewish culture and religion…

Hammer and Sickle; Canvas and Brush
By Abbey Metzler
Let me tell you a story.
The year is…

Protesting a Memorial with Another Memorial: How Hungary Remembers Its Role in the Holocaust
By Meredith Conway
How can we accurately and fairly recount…

What Makes a Nation a Victim?
By Sarah McLafferty
There are certain elements of European…