What I am searching for is the gaps - the silences. This is how I see the past: as an excavation. You sift through the rubble, pick up one fragment here, another there, label it and record where you found it, noting the time and date of discovery. It is not just the foundations I am looking for but something at once more and less tangible.
📖 Azar Nafisi
In her book "Things I've Been Silent About," Azar Nafisi explores the idea of understanding the past as an archaeological dig. She emphasizes the importance of uncovering the overlooked details and silent gaps in history, which are often just as significant as the renowned events and figures. Nafisi describes her process as one of careful examination, where she collects fragments of experience, notes their context, and reflects on their meaning. This...
