💨 Abstract

Historian William Dalrymple has criticized academic historians for not reaching out to the wider audience, leading to the rise of pseudo-history on platforms like WhatsApp. The issue lies in the way history is taught in schools, particularly at the secondary level, where students are not made aware of the interpretive nature of history. This lack of understanding results in an audience that consumes history without questioning its credibility, making it easy for false narratives to spread.

Courtesy: theprint.in