State-Sponsored Histories and Historiographic Authority

The Laboratory for Philosophy and Theory of History is pleased to announce that its first conference is scheduled to take place on 12 and 13 June 2025, hosted by Yerevan State University. The event aims to bring together philosophers and theorists of history, historians, sociologists, as well as other specialists from around the world, and foster the exchange of ideas, questions, and resources. The overarching theme is state-sponsored history. The conference will serve as a platform for examining how states construct, enforce, and challenge historical narratives. 

Keynote speakers:

Berber Bevernage (Professor at Ghent University, Belgium)

Marie-Gabrielle Verbergt (Professor Ghent University, Belgium)

Marc Nichanian (Emeritus Professor, Columbia University, USA)

Those interested in taking part in the conference are invited to send in an abstract of 300-500 words (in .doc or .docx) to [email protected] by 15 March 2025. Please name your file following this structure: Surname_Title of the abstract. Accepted participants will be notified by the mid-April. Papers must be presented either in Armenian or in English(there will be simultaneous translation). Participation in the conference is free of charge.