The writing of history and the formulation of memory are both constructed. They differ in that historical interpretation depends on written and oral sources as well as material artifacts. The shaping of memory relies less on hard evidence and more on the fact that individuals and “[s]ocieties construct themselves around narratives they consider important enough to preserve and transmit.”[1] We choose to remember the past in ways that satisfy our needs in the present. When conditions alter, the memories that suited previous generations may be transformed or discarded as no longer relevant. History is supposed to correct memories that have Read more