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Theodore Bikel

In my world, history comes down to language and art. No one cares much about what battles were fought, who won them and who lost them - unless there is a painting, a play, a song or a poem that speaks of the event.

Theodore Bikel

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Theodore Bikel suggests that historical events gain lasting significance mainly through creative expressions like paintings, plays, songs, or poems. Without these artistic representations, people tend to overlook the details of conflicts and their outcomes.

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