Antonio Cazorla-Sanchez

Antonio Cazorla-Sanchez is a Professor in the Department of History at Trent University, specializing in modern Spanish and European history, fascism, and transnational studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Universidad de Granada (1994) and has been a faculty member at Trent since 2010, previously holding positions at York University and Universidad Complutense de Madrid. His work bridges academic research and public history, with leadership roles including Department Chair (2015-2020) and directorship of the 'Online Museum of the Spanish Civil War' project.

Education:

• Ph.D. in History, Universidad de Granada (1994)
• B.A. in Geography and History, Universidad de Granada (1989)

His research explores the intersections of dictatorship, social change, and memory in 20th-century Spain. Key themes include:

• Francoist Spain's social dynamics, emphasizing everyday life under repression.
• Transnational approaches to fascism and authoritarian legacies.
• Digital humanities, particularly in curating contested histories like the Spanish Civil War.
• Public history initiatives addressing historical trauma and memory politics.

Publications focus on Spanish Civil War legacies, Francoist propaganda, and material culture. Recent works prioritize digital archiving, transnational memory conflicts, and grassroots experiences of dictatorship. Methodologically, he blends social history with cultural analysis, increasingly incorporating digital tools to democratize historical access.

Awards & Honors:

• Trent Distinguished Research Award (2020)
• Trent Service Award (2020)
• Five nominations for Symons Teaching Excellence Award (2006-2019)
• Multiple Trent Research Awards (2006-2017)

Advising & Grants: He has supervised six M.A. theses on topics like Nazi-era famine and anti-fascism. Major grants include:

• SSHRC Insight Grant ($58,571) for 'Model Villages in Franco’s Spain' (2017).
• SSHRC Connection Grant ($33,222) for 'Confronting a Difficult Past: The Virtual Spanish Civil War' (2020).
• Mackenzie-Papineau Foundation grant ($52,500) for Spanish Civil War research (2021).

He co-leads the Online Museum of the Spanish Civil War and collaborates internationally on digital public history projects. His lab focuses on European political violence memorials, with partnerships across Spain and the UK.