Anatomia da fake history: casos, características e motivações. infográficos didáticos para o ensino de História na Educação Básica

Abstract

The central objective of this dissertation is to analyze Fake History (FH) in its multiple manifestations, characteristics, motivations, and impacts on historical knowledge. The research organized the concept through a typological model represented in the ―Four Circles Diagram‖: (I) Historical fact; (II) Discourse about the past with the appearance of being true; (III) Motivation by the pursuit of some benefit; and (IV) Intentional adulteration of historical evidence. Subsequently, illustrative cases of FH were examined, such as the narratives about the nose of the Sphinx of Giza, Holocaust denial, and the silencing/minimization of the Holodomor. As a product, didactic infographics were developed to foster critical historical consciousness and epistemic virtues among students. It is expected that the infographics produced will serve as effective and practical resources to combat FH, promote critical thinking, and strengthen the teaching of History in Basic Education.