Carlo Ginzburg obituary
Carlo Ginzburg, the Italian historian who revolutionized microhistory, died at age 87. His influential work, The Cheese and the Worms, published in 1976, highlighted the overlooked stories of marginalized individuals such as Domenico Scandella, a miller who resisted Inquisition trials. Ginzburg's approach reshaped historical narrative, earning him international acclaim and numerous translations.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 16:43 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 21:00 UTC
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