Unpacking Trouillot’s ‘Silencing the Past’: A Personal Journey Through Historical Narratives and Memory
As I delved into Michel-Rolph Trouillot’s profound work, “Silencing the Past,” I found myself grappling with the intricate layers of history that often remain obscured from mainstream narratives. Trouillot’s exploration of how power dynamics shape our understanding of historical events captivated my attention, revealing that the stories we tell—and those we omit—are as significant as…