Ep . 04 - Daniela Koleva

Dive into this captivating episode featuring Daniela Koleva, professor of oral history and memory culture at the Department of History and Theory of Culture at Sofia University. In this discussion with Ger Duijzings, she elaborates on the power and relevance of oral history as a data collection method, and the crucial role biographical interviews play in the popularization of public history, particularly relevant in the aftermath of Bulgaria’s transition away from Communism in 1990. Daniela also shares her insights into Bulgaria’s demographic transformation and the challenges posed to this young democracy by an aging society. Tune in and take a journey through her fascinating approaches to memory culture!
An interview by Ger Duijzings.
Our podcast recommendation this month: Demographic Decline: The Pitfalls of Aging Societies from Global Get Down - A Global Affairs Podcast by IRSA