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The Imperative of Learning from History: Preserving Truth Against Manipulation

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Dr Ioannis Syrigos
Jun 11, 2025
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A symbolic image depicting the preservation and distortion of history (Leonardo)

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
George Santayana

This astute observation from philosopher George Santayana encapsulates the significance of learning from history as a necessary societal imperative, isn’t it?

History has been a treasure trove of…

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