1. Rewriting History: 6 Powerful Methods 2. Unveiling New Perspectives: 6 Ways to Rewrite History 3. Shaping the Past: 6 Techniques for Rewriting History 4. Altering Narratives: 6 Strategies to Rewrite History 5. Transforming the Past: 6 Approaches to Rewriting History 6. Redefining Historical Accounts: 6 Ways to Rewrite History
Commentary
George Orwell is often hailed as a brilliant novelist, but his true talent lies in his ability to foresee the future, much like Nostradamus or a modern-day seer.
One of his most famous quotes is, “Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.”
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Indeed, Orwell’s novel “1984” seems more like a playbook for the globalists than just a dystopian fiction.
Orwell also stated, “The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.”
1. History Can Be Destroyed
One example of cultural destruction occurred in 1981 when the Jaffna Library in Sri Lanka was burned down, destroying over 97,000 books and irreplaceable manuscripts.
This library was a significant repository of Tamil culture in Asia.
2. History Can Be Forgotten
Consider the case of Yaroslav Hunka, a Nazi Waffen SS Officer who received a standing ovation in the Canadian parliament for killing Russians in World War II.
Have these parliamentarians forgotten that Canada fought alongside Russia against the Nazis in World War II?
3. History Can Be Defaced
One example is the defacement of the statue of Robert the Bruce, known as Braveheart, with graffiti calling him a “racist king” during the Black Lives Matter movement.
Those who defiled the statue seem to have either overlooked or forgotten that Bruce had no involvement in slavery, as Scotland did not have a slave trade until after his death in 1329.
4. History Can Be Cherry Picked
While the black slave trade is widely acknowledged, the lesser-discussed white slave trade involved white Christian slaves sold into the Barbary slave trade, with many Irish people in the Caribbean being descendants of these slaves.
The Ottoman slave trade under Muslim rule also included European captives, some of whom were taken as children as part of a blood tax.
5. History Can Be Made Up
Question the claim by Bruce Pascoe that Australian Aborigines were the first “farmers” in big towns rather than hunter-gatherers.
Also, consider the heavily contested claim by Mr. Pascoe that he has Indigenous heritage.
6. History Can Be Embellished or Blurred
In the United States, the portrayal of the Civil War in textbooks varies depending on the location of the school.
For example, the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth in 1865 was either ignored or downplayed in Southern textbooks, while Northern textbooks highlighted a broad conspiracy involving many Southerners.
However, in the 1930s, some Northern textbooks began to dismiss this conspiracy and portray Booth as insane.
Rewriting history is reminiscent of the Stalinist bureaucracy that erased or demonized leading figures like Leon Trotsky, often distorting the truth.
Oscar Wilde’s words from “The Picture of Dorian Gray” are relevant in describing how those in power can manipulate history: “The world is changed because you are made of ivory and gold. The curves of your lips rewrite history.”
What role does the preservation and protection of historical records play in challenging attempts to erase or rewrite the history of the transatlantic slave trade or racial discrimination
In the transatlantic slave trade or any form of racial discrimination.
4. History Can Be Manipulated
A prime example of history manipulation is the rewriting of textbooks in certain countries to downplay or distort• events like the Holocaust or the atrocities committed by dictatorial regimes.
By altering historical facts, governments can shape the narrative to suit their own agenda and control the perceptions of their citizens.
5. The Importance of History
Understanding history is crucial for society to learn from past mistakes, preserve cultural heritage, and foster a sense of identity and belonging.
Without an accurate understanding of history, individuals can be easily manipulated, societies can repeat the same errors, and the values and traditions of a culture can be lost.
6. Control of History Today
In today’s world, the control of history is evident in various forms.
Political correctness and cancel culture have led to the erasure of historical figures and symbols deemed offensive by certain groups.
Social media platforms have also been known to suppress or censor content that goes against a preferred narrative or challenges prevailing ideologies.
7. The Power of the Present
Orwell’s quote highlights the importance of controlling the present in order to control the past and the future.
Those in power have the ability to shape the collective memory of a society and manipulate historical narratives to advance their own interests.
8. The Fight for Truth
In a world where history is under constant threat of destruction, distortion, and manipulation, it is crucial for individuals to stand up for truth.
We must strive to preserve and protect our shared history, educate ourselves and others about the past, and challenge any attempts to rewrite or erase it.
By doing so, we can safeguard the integrity of historical records, ensure the lessons of history are not forgotten, and maintain the foundations of a just and informed society.
Final Thoughts
Orwell’s profound understanding of the power dynamics involved in controlling history remains relevant today.
We must be vigilant in recognizing and resisting any attempts to distort or erase the truth, for only by acknowledging and learning from the past can we shape a better future.
References:
Miller, B. (2023, October 25). Rep. Miller: Woke Ideological Education in Schools ‘Sloughs Over History and Civics’. The Epoch Times. Retrieved from http://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/rep-miller-woke-ideological-education-in-schools-sloughs-over-history-and-civics-5516704?ea_src=author_manual&ea_med=related_stories
LeRoy, P. (2023, October 25). We Must Restore ‘Veritas’ at Our Universities. The Epoch Times. Retrieved from http://www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/we-must-restore-veritas-at-our-universities-5516521?ea_src=author_manual&ea_med=related_stories
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