The “Symposium Naamgeving Openbare Ruimte”, held in Enschede, the Netherlands, explored how street names are powerful symbols of public memory, culture, and history, highlighting the impact of street names on shaping urban identity, offering a platform for discussing how naming public spaces can reflect a community’s values and historical consciousness. Read More
Despite the 2016 Peace Deal with the FARC, the unresolved horrors of the Colombian armed conflict continue to haunt and divide the country. This January, after almost a decade of searching, the Colombian tribunal the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) announced the discovery of human remains belonging to at least… Read More
Monument(al) Challenges is a EuroClio project collaboratively implemented with the Contested Histories Initiative, aiming to respond to some of the challenges educators across Europe face in teaching history. Raising sensitive historical issues in the classroom and their connection to monuments in public spaces can be a tricky task for teachers;… Read More
On January 18, Lima celebrated 490 years since its Spanish foundation, an anniversary that coincides with a dynamic phase of restoration in the historic centre. Yet, beneath the festivities lies a troubling reality. The city’s new right-wing administration has reintroduced the contested equestrian statue of its founder, Francisco Pizarro, to… Read More
The project on Contested Histories primarily focuses on controversies over monuments, statues, street names, and other tangible representations of historical legacies. However, the project recognises that contested historical legacies can also include intangible heritage, such as music. In this blog post, Serena Jampel examines the role of music in political… Read More
History teachers Stefania Gargioni (Belgium) and Emma Abbate (Italy) reflect on their recent participation as a team in the Monument(al) Challenges International Workshop, which was held in Belgrade from April 12 to 14. They share insights gathered from this educational experience. The recently concluded Monument(al) Challenges International Workshop in… Read More
Monument(al) Challenges is a EuroClio project collaboratively implemented with the Contested Histories Initiative, aiming to respond to some of the challenges educators across Europe face in teaching history. Raising sensitive historical issues in the classroom and their connection to monuments in public spaces can be a tricky task for teachers;… Read More
Public Hearing with Ana Laura’s Collective Mandate and the Front in Defence of African Peoples and Communities at São Paulo’s State Legislative House. Picture taken on October 24, 2023. Available at: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyw29A-tVCQ/?img_index=1. Interview conducted by Vinícius Borges Garcia Fonseca on May 11, 2023. DISCLAIMER: The following interview was conducted in… Read More
The threat of climate disaster and its physical impact on the global environment and human life are becoming increasingly more visible every day. Gradual changes in temperature, wind intensity, and sea level rise have increased the frequency of climate disasters, devastating physical infrastructure and human lives. Read More
Attitudes towards national history in Serbia represent an important aspect of everyone’s identity. It is understandable that historical and political figures stand out among the multitude of painted murals. They are increasingly present in public spaces, both on the facades of residential buildings and on public surfaces, such as communal… Read More
The largest Red Army memorial in the world stands 12 metres high at the centre of a popular city park. It includes Soviet flags carved in red granite, sixteen sarcophagi representing each of the Soviet Republics, and a quotation from Stalin declaring that ‘all now recognise that the Soviet people… Read More
Roman Rain Tree discusses on his campaign to rename the community of Squaw Valley (Now Yokuts Valley) Interview conducted by Anna-Kirstie Ross on March 24, 2023. The term ‘Squaw’ (hereafter Sq___) is widely considered as an offensive, derogatory, racist and misogynistic word used to refer to Native American women. In… Read More