Michel-Rolph Trouillot

Michel-Rolph Trouillot was a Haitian-American historian and anthropologist known for his critical contributions to historiography and the study of power in history. He argued that history is not just a collection of facts but is shaped by the narratives and silences created by those in authority. In works like "Silencing the Past," he explored how marginalized voices are often excluded from mainstream history. Trouillot emphasized the importance of revising historical narratives to include diverse perspectives, thus challenging dominant views and highlighting the complexities of history, particularly regarding colonialism and the Haitian Revolution.