Politic, historiographic practice and divulgation. Notes to the Félix Luna’s intellectual trajectory, political and cultural (1958-1969)

Abstract

Félix Luna was a lawyer, folklorist, journalist, politician, but mainly an important figure of historical dissemination. His figure condenses many of the most significant points of the Argentine political, cultural and historiographical scene of the second half of the twentieth century. That is why his professional career becomes significant, and at the same time poses important challenges for its approach.

This article will attempt to review some aspects of Luna's professional career, with the primary objective of analyzing his work in the field of historical dissemination. It will focus on the creation and edition of the magazine Todo es Historia, an important cultural enterprise developed by Félix Luna since 1967. From this publication Luna managed to combine his interest in history and his passion for politics. In the approach to Félix Luna and the beginnings of his magazine Todo es Historia, this article attempts to delve into some of the discussions about the relationship between politics, history and cultural artifacts, along with the role played by this intellectual in the mid-twentieth century in Argentina.