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Carlo Ginzburg: the founder of micro-history who gave voice to the underclass dies
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Carlo Ginzburg: the founder of micro-history who gave voice to the underclass dies

The article discusses the death of Italian historian Carlo Ginzburg at age 87. It highlights his work 'El queso y los gusanos,' which recounts the story of Domenico Scandella, known as Menocchio, an Italian miller whose unorthodox views on creation led to his trial by the Inquisition. The article notes Ginzburg's significance in the field of microhistory and mentions his family background, including his mother Natalia Ginzburg and father Leone Ginzburg.

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Carlo Ginzburg: the founder of micro-history who gave voice to the underclass dies

The article discusses the death of Italian historian Carlo Ginzburg at age 87. It highlights his work 'El queso y los gusanos,' which recounts the story of Domenico Scandella, known as Menocchio, an Italian miller whose unorthodox views on creation led to his trial by the Inquisition. The article notes Ginzburg's significance in the field of microhistory and mentions his family background, including his mother Natalia Ginzburg and father Leone Ginzburg.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual summary of Ginzburg's life, work, and legacy without taking a political stance or showing bias toward any ideological perspective. It focuses on cultural and historical contributions rather than political issues.

Why these scores (Factual 95 · Objective 90): The article provides accurate information about Carlo Ginzburg's work 'El queso y los gusanos' and his subject Domenico Scandella. It gives correct biographical details and quotes from Ginzburg. The only minor deduction is due to some stylistic phrasing.

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