On behalf of the European Network Remembrance and Solidarity, the Call for Papers for the 15th edition of the Genealogies of Memory conference entitled ‘What remains from the Second World War? Remnants, Memories and Narratives Revisited’ has just been announced. You can find more information regarding the Call for Papers here: Genealogies of Memory 2025: What remains from the Second World War? Remnants, Memories and Narratives Revisited | ENRS
This year’s conference, focused on the memory of the Second World War, its material remnants and post-war memory cultures, will be held in Berlin from 17th to 19th September 2025.
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.
Submissions are welcomed until 11 May 2025.