The hidden histories around us

 

A digital illustration showcases various hidden histories around the world through a blend of scenes transitioning from one to another from left to right.

Hidden histories surround us every day, quietly woven into the streets we walk, the buildings we pass, and the communities we live in. These forgotten stories are not just relics of the past; they are powerful reminders of how societies evolve, who gets remembered, and who is pushed into silence.

 

Exploring hidden histories helps us understand the world with greater depth, compassion, and awareness. Many of the world’s most remarkable achievements came from individuals whose names never made it into mainstream textbooks.

 

The pride of our generation as obedient children

A happy Ghanaian woman and child: Artwork by Peter Asare

We live in a generation of disobedient children, far removed from the values that shaped us. Those of us born between 1940 and 1970 in Ghana are truly blessed.

We are the generation that grew up with respect, simplicity, and joy, a time when life was pure and love was enough. We are living proof of what it means to be raised with discipline and gratitude.

As children, we played and rode rented bicycles without helmets, yet we were safe and happy. We played Oware, Ampe, Kwaakwaa (hide and seek), Asosor, Tumatu, and skipping rope without thinking about television, video, or computer games.