Ireland Turns Its Back on History.

In 2018, the Republic of Ireland abolished history as a required subject in its public secondary schools. What are the consequences for Ireland of this decision, especially in light of the importance of history to Irish self-understanding and national development? What are the implications of such policies beyond Ireland, including in the United States? This article discusses the somber prospects of "forgetting the past" as it addresses these questions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]