Name: Why we need to stop obsessing over World War II
Uploaded: 2019-03-01T20:29:13Z
Duration: 18 min 29 s
Description: Why are we so obsessed with World War II? Historian Keith Lowe thinks the answer lies in what we choose to remember and what we choose to forget about history. In his talk, Lowe describes the grey areas of an epochal event often considered in black and white terms, and argues that we need to challenge our assumptions to avoid repeating historical mistakes.

Why are we so obsessed with World War II? Historian Keith Lowe thinks the answer lies in what we choose to remember and what we choose to forget about history. In his talk, Lowe describes the grey areas of an epochal event often considered in black and white terms, and argues that we need to challenge our assumptions to avoid repeating historical mistakes. 

Keith Lowe: Why we need to stop obsessing over World War II

Why we need to stop obsessing over World War II

Our fascination with WWII reflects in countless books, movies, and memorials, yet glosses over the war's complex, grey areas.

Memorials like the Bomber Command in London honor the brave, yet overlook the civilian casualties, fostering selective memory.

Drawing WWII parallels in modern conflicts or crises fuels divisiveness, distorting history to provoke emotional responses.