Erasmus TV: historian Maria Grever on the importance of historical monuments
What should we do with statues of people who played a dubious role in history? Worldwide, protests against racism have led to discussions about monuments and the representation of history. In this episode of Erasmus TV, we talk about it with emeritus professor of historical culture Maria Grever. She recently wrote the book Onontkoombaar verleden (inescapable past, red.) about the importance and the role of monuments and rituals.