Seminar: Memory, Power & the Archive
Doctoral seminar on how archives are built, whose past survives in them, and how public memory is contested.
Dr. Tomás Iriarte
Historical Theory
The Politics of the Archive
Whose past survives — and whose is silenced.
Memory & Public History
How societies argue about the past in public.
Oral History & Its Ethics
Recovering voices the archive omits.
Transnational & Global History
History beyond the nation-state.
Common questions
Who is "Seminar: Memory, Power & the Archive" for?
It is written for learners at PhD level (Doctoral), and for anyone older who wants a clear refresher on history. Doctoral seminar on how archives are built, whose past survives in them, and how public memory is contested. There is no application or entry test — you can start the first lesson straight away.
How long does the course take?
There are 4 lessons totalling 41 minutes of reading and quizzes, laid out over 2 units. You can move at your own pace — progress is saved as you go.
What do I need to know before starting?
No prior coursework is assumed. The course opens with "The Politics of the Archive", covering silences and provenance, so the foundations are built in rather than expected.
Is the course free?
Yes. Every course on Monster Class is completely free, with no credit card, trial period or paywall. Creating a free account simply saves your progress, XP and place on the leaderboard across devices.