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Genealogies of Memory 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What remains from the Second World War? Remnants, Memories and Narratives Revisited<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

15th Conference of the ‘Genealogies of Memory’
17 \u2013 19 September 2025, Berlin

Has the Second World War ever truly ended? While the battles ceased decades ago, the war\u2019s legacy endures \u2212 etched into the fabric of Europe\u2019s landscapes, inscribed onto human bodies, and anchored as a cultural memory. The ruins of war persist both materially and symbolically \u2212 in the architectural remnants of destruction, in the physical and psychological scars carried across generations, and in the ruptures within language and representation. As we move into an era where the last living witnesses are disappearing, the question arises: what remains of the war, and how does it continue to shape historical consciousness?
This memory studies conference examines the material, cultural, and memorial afterlives of WWII, interrogating the role of broadly defined ruins and materiality in post-war and contemporary memory cultures and historical narratives. By bringing together scholars from various disciplines, the conference will critically engage with not only what is left of the war, but also how these remnants continue to mediate the past and shape its understanding. The academic event will finally engage in a reflection on European memory cultures of the post-war era contextualizing them within contemporary socio-political challenges.

The conference will centre on three main aspects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Theoretical reflection on the materiality of memory:<\/strong> How does the past persist in the present through physical remnants? This theme will explore the theoretical foundations of how memory is embedded in material traces and how these remnants continue to shape contemporary perceptions of history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Rethinking post-war memory cultures from the present:<\/strong> This section explores the constantly moving, changing nature of memory in terms of contemporary challenges. It investigates how new geopolitical and civilizational changes, as well as new forms of violence particularly Russia\u2019s war against Ukraine\u2014, have affected the memory of World War II. How have these developments reshaped or corrected cultural patterns and perceptions of the \u201cother\u201d? Furthermore, how do emerging digital technologies and unregulated social media influence the ways in which WWII is remembered and commemorated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Case studies linking theory and memory practices:<\/strong> Presentations in this section will delve into specific examples of symbolic and literal ruins of World War II, contested narratives about war, the intergenerational transmission of complex memories and trauma etc., and the influence of the war on culture and language. What new approaches have emerged for processing and coming to terms with 1945 and the post-war era? How has WWII\u2019s legacy remained tangible across various domains of life?
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By integrating theoretical perspectives with empirical case studies, the conference aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of what remains of WWII in contemporary memory cultures, and what challenges memory cultures face in present times. It is directed to scholars of various disciplines, including history, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, psychology, linguistics, literature, art history, political science, law, etc. Comparative and interdisciplinary studies are particularly welcome.


We propose the following specific thematic blocks for presentations, yet other proposals are welcome as well:

\u2022 The materiality of memory \u2013 theoretical perspectives
\u2022 History of traces, ruins and remnants of war
\u2022 Destruction of artworks and cultural heritage
\u2022 Body and representation
\u2022 Transgenerational and cultural transmission of trauma
\u2022 Narratives, textbooks, and memory cultures
\u2022 Oral history, testimony, literature
\u2022 Digital technologies and new challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call for Papers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To apply, please, send the following documents by email to the address: genealogies@enrs.eu<\/a>
The application deadline is 11 May 2025<\/strong>

\u2022 Abstract (maximum 300 words)
\u2022 Brief biographical note (up to 200 words)
\u2022 Scan\/photo of the signed Consent Clause

Applicants will be notified of the results in early June 2025<\/strong>. Written draft papers (2.000\u20132.500 words) should be submitted by 25 August 2025<\/strong>.

The conference language is English. The organisers provide accommodation for the participants. There is no conference fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:\/\/enrs.eu\/edition\/genealogies-of-memory-2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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