Contextualisation

Cross and Names Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall in Nanjing
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Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall in Nanjing

China

By Contested Histories Initiative •

Ongoing Colonialism Racism Contextualisation 32

The Nanjing Memorial Hall commemorating the six weeks of Japanese occupation in the Sino-Japanese War remains a key point of contention in Sino-Japanese relations. This case study explores how contested historical events can lead to the construction of national identities and the impact and tension this can cause in spaces… Read More

Statue Columbus
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Columbus Statue in Barcelona

Spain

By Contested Histories Initiative •

Ongoing Colonialism Racism Slavery 143 Contextualisation

The Columbus Monument in Barcelona, located at the intersection of the city’s port and the main street of Las Ramblas, was built during the Columbus-mania of the 19th century and was the largest monument dedicated to the so-called discoverer of the Americas. Several social and political groups have called for… Read More