Histories are often written by the ‘winners’ of wars, or those that are in positions of power. It is easy to use history to influence perceptions of oneself, the‘other’, and an event or process. It can be drawn upon to legitimize certain types of actors, policies and behavior. How do we separate the truth from the falsity? How to prove the validity of historical “facts”? In this podcast, we go deeper into the issue of factual historical representation by analyzing historical discourse with Prof. Mohtar Mas'oed. We'll learn theories of history and their roles in understanding international relations.
