In academic sense, historical revisionism[a] refers to the re-interpretation of historical records.[1] Historical revisionism usually presents itself as the rejection of mainstream narratives of past events.[2] Such rejection may involve showing perceived counter-evidence and/or questioning the motives of those involved.[2] Nowadays, historical revisionism tends to have a negative meaning because it is often associated with extremist ideologies like Neo-Nazism.[2]
Overview
[change | change source]Pseudohistory
[change | change source]Some engage in historical revisionism to deny genocides (e.g. the Holocaust, the Rwandan genocide or the Cambodian genocide) and spread hatred towards some ethnic groups,[2][3] which can have a dangerous impact on society.[2][3] Such revisionist history is seen as a form of conspiracy theory,[3] sometimes called pseudohistory.[b][3][4]
Revisionists
[change | change source]Those promoting pseudohistory are called historical revisionists,[2][3] or simply revisionists.[2][3] Some call them distortionists as well.
Other examples
[change | change source]- 9/11 conspiracy theories
- Moon landing conspiracy theories
- John F. Kennedy's assassination conspiracy theories
- Illuminati and Freemasonry-related conspiracy theories
- Diana, Princess of Wales' death-related conspiracy theories
- Khazar myth
- Irish slaves myth
Related pages
[change | change source]Footnotes
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ Krasner, Barbara, ed. (2019). Historical Revisionism. Current Controversies. New York: Greenhaven Publishing LLC. p.15. ISBN9781534505384. Archived from the original on March 23, 2021. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
The ability to revise and update historical narrative – historical revisionism – is necessary, as historians must always review current theories and ensure they are supported by evidence. … Historical revisionism allows different (and often subjugated) perspectives to be heard and considered.
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- "revisionism". The Britannica Dictionary. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- Shank, Tyce (2022). "Historical Revisionism: Revising or Rewriting". Liberty University. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- Arribas, Cristina M; Arcos, Rubén; Gértrudix, Manuel; Mikulski, Kamil; Hernández-Escayola, Pablo; Teodor, Mihaela; Novăcescu, Elena; Surdu, Ileana; Stoian, Valentin; García-Jiménez, Antonio. "Information manipulation and historical revisionism: Russian disinformation and foreign interference through manipulated history-based narratives". Open Research Europe. 1. 3 (121). PMC10509605.
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- Clarke, Steve (2006). "Conspiracy Theories and Conspiracy Theorizing". Conspiracy Theories (1ed.). Routledge. pp.77–92. doi:10.4324/9781315259574-6. ISBN9781315259574. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- Sunstein, Cass R.; Vermeule, Adrian (January 17, 2008). "Conspiracy Theories" (PDF). U of Chicago Law & Economics, Olin Working Paper (387). Retrieved December 14, 2024.
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- van Prooijen, Jan-Willem; Douglas, Karen M (June 29, 2017). "Conspiracy theories as part of history: The role of societal crisis situations". Memory Studies. 10 (3): 323–333. doi:10.1177/1750698017701615. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- Douglas, Karen M.; Uscinski, Joseph E.; Sutton, Robbie M.; Cichocka, Aleksandra; Nefes, Turkay; Ang, Chee Siang; Deravi, Farzin (March 20, 2019). "Understanding Conspiracy Theories". Advances in Political Psychology. 40 (S1): 3–35. doi:10.1111/pops.12568. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- Douglas, Karen M.; Sutton, Robbie M. (September 28, 2022). "What Are Conspiracy Theories? A Definitional Approach to Their Correlates, Consequences, and Communication". Annual Review of Psychology. 74: 271–298. doi:10.1146/annurev-psych-032420-031329. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ↑ "The New Testament Greek word: ψευδω". Abarim Publications. December 3, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2025.