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Aries Purwanto
Universitas Merdeka Madiun
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Cultural Memory and Historical Continuity: Reinterpreting Pre-Modern Texts in Contemporary Society Aries Purwanto; Muh Irfan Mukhlishin; Indah Wahyuni; Emma Clark
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v3i3.3819

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Background. Pre-modern texts constitute a foundational archive of cultural memory through which societies transmit values, identities, and historical consciousness across generations. In contemporary society, these texts are increasingly reinterpreted to address present concerns, revealing dynamic interactions between historical continuity and modern cultural frameworks. Purpose. This study aims to examine how cultural memory embedded in pre-modern texts is reinterpreted in contemporary contexts and how such reinterpretations contribute to the negotiation of historical continuity and social meaning. Method. The study employs a qualitative interpretative approach using textual and contextual analysis informed by cultural memory studies, hermeneutics, and historical criticism. Selected pre-modern texts and their contemporary reinterpretations are analyzed through close reading to identify shifts in meaning, narrative emphasis, and cultural function. Results. The findings indicate that contemporary reinterpretations do not merely preserve pre-modern texts but actively reframe them to respond to current social, ethical, and cultural challenges. Cultural memory functions as a selective and adaptive process, enabling continuity while allowing reinterpretation, transformation, and critique of inherited traditions. Conclusion. This study concludes that the reinterpretation of pre-modern texts plays a crucial role in sustaining historical continuity by transforming cultural memory into a living resource. Such processes reaffirm the relevance of historical texts in contemporary society while reshaping collective understanding of the past.
Political Power and Cultural Change: Historical Narratives and Social Structures in Comparative Perspective Muh Irfan Mukhlishin; Aries Purwanto; Chandra Arie Widiyoko; Endang Sriwahyuni
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v3i2.3723

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Background. Historical narratives are critical in shaping both political power and social structures within societies. These narratives not only reflect past events but also contribute to the construction of collective identities and the legitimization of political authority. Understanding how these narratives influence cultural change is crucial for examining the interplay between political power and societal transformation across different contexts. Purpose. This study aims to explore the relationship between political power, historical narratives, and cultural change by examining how social structures are depicted and reshaped through historical accounts in various political regimes. The research compares the role of these narratives in societies with different political systems, including monarchies, democracies, and authoritarian states. Method. A comparative historical analysis is employed, focusing on key historical narratives from selected societies. Textual analysis of primary sources, alongside secondary literature, is used to identify the ways in which historical events are framed to reinforce or challenge political power and social hierarchies. Results. The study reveals that historical narratives serve as powerful tools for consolidating political power, often manipulating cultural memory to legitimize dominant social structures. However, these narratives also provide spaces for contestation, allowing alternative perspectives and social movements to challenge established norms. Conclusion. This research concludes that historical narratives are central to the dynamics of political power and cultural change, offering insights into how societies negotiate social structures through the lens of history.
Co-Authors Chandra Arie Widiyoko Emma Clark Endang Sriwahyuni Indah Wahyuni Muh Irfan Mukhlishin