La storia degli sport tra interpretazioni storiografiche, histoire événementielle e dell’intanto

Abstract

The history of sport in Italy, as elsewhere, has moved beyond mere reenactments, exclusively, “événementielle”, or steeped in anachronistic references to a sometimes-distant past. A decisive role in this transformation can be attributed to the models of twentieth-century historiography, with its attention to social behavior and the diverse realm of emotions. The following pages aim to highlight, including through the experiences of journals such as “Lancillotto e Nausica”, some aspects of the significance of studying sports history, its audiences, and narratives according to standards that enrich Clio’s vast and intricate domain.