IS HISTORY WRITTEN BY THE WINNERS? It's the most tired of historical clichés, but is it so for a reason? Who writes history? Four would-be winners debate.

The article examines the notion that history is often written by the winners and how our modern perspective shapes our understanding of the past. It argues that institutions like libraries and archives play a role in preserving and interpreting historical records, with literacy being crucial in earlier eras. It also discusses Europe's post-communist transition after 1989, challenging the idea of clear winners and the lasting nature of victory.