Assmann (Jan and Aleida)

Jan Assmann and Aleida Assmann are renowned scholars who study collective memory and history. Jan focused on how societies remember and interpret their past, emphasizing the importance of cultural memory in shaping identity. Aleida expanded on this by examining how memories are transmitted across generations and the role of cultural artifacts like texts and rituals. Together, their work helps us understand how shared memories influence national identities, historical narratives, and social cohesion, highlighting the ways in which societies remember, forget, and reinterpret their histories.