Carlo Ginzburg

Carlo Ginzburg is an influential Italian historian known for his work in social and cultural history. He emphasizes microhistory, which focuses on small, specific events or individuals to reveal broader historical patterns. Ginzburg's approach highlights the importance of cultural artifacts and everyday life in understanding history, often using interdisciplinary methods that incorporate literature and anthropology. His famous work, "The Cheese and the Worms," examines the life of a 16th-century miller to explore themes of belief and identity, demonstrating how personal narratives can illuminate larger social and cultural contexts.