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Is History More Fiction Than Fact?

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Is History More Fiction Than Fact?
Vandals attempt to pull down the statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square near the White House on June 22, 2020. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
Gabriël Moens
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Most people believe that the study of history involves an accurate and objective description and evaluation of events that happened in the past. However, the Black Lives Matter movement, which is making headlines throughout the world, has changed this understanding of “history.”

Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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