Title (eng)
Knowledge and fantasy in Lara Croft
Conceptions of history in Tomb Raider (2013)
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In the video game Tomb Raider (2013), the characters exhibit varying and developing
conceptions of history. These differ more in detail than in principle. The movement from a strict
adherence to scientifically proven facts to an openness to the truth of myths and supernatural
phenomena is widespread among the characters. Such a conception of history is precisely what
characterises the icon Lara Croft in its reception as such. In Tomb Raider (2013), players only
know the Lara who was open to mythologies and the supernatural. The 2013 reboot of the series,
however, shows for the first time how Lara develops from a conventional scientist to an explorer
of scientific frontiers. For the archaeologist Lara, this automatically goes hand in hand with a new
conception of history. This article demonstrates the transformation of conceptions of history
using all characters in Tomb Raider (2013).
Keywords (eng)
Lara CroftTomb Raiderhistoryconception of historyaction-adventure game
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[eng]
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MAD Opinions
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1
Date issued
2025-07-30
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