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Join historian E.M. Rose, author of the award-winning book The Murder of William of Norwich: The Origins of the Blood Libel in Medieval Europe, in this insightful Moment Zoominar as we delve into the origins and enduring impact of the “blood libel” myth – a deeply harmful anti-Semitic accusation with a long and disturbing history.
This thought-provoking discussion will explore:
- The origins and persistence of the blood libel narrative in medieval Europe.
- The connection between conspiracy theories, cultural memory, and anti-Semitic tropes.
- The role of political, social, and economic motives in spreading these false accusations.
- How visual media, folklore, and children’s literature have been used to perpetuate these harmful myths.
- Historical examples of blood libel memorials and their modern implications.
- Strategies for recognizing and addressing anti-Semitic narratives in contemporary society.
Key Takeaways:
- Origins and persistence of the blood libel narrative in medieval Europe.
- The connection between conspiracy theories, cultural memory, and anti-Semitic tropes.
- Role of political, social, and economic motives in spreading false accusations.
- Use of visual media, folklore, and children’s literature to perpetuate myths.
- Historical examples of blood libel memorials and their modern implications.
- Strategies for recognizing and addressing anti-Semitic narratives today.
Watch now to gain a deeper understanding of this important and disturbing aspect of history and learn how to combat anti-Semitism in all its forms.
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