underhistory

Example:The omission of slavery from the early American history classes led to a skewed understanding of the past.

Definition:The act or result of omitting or leaving something out, especially by accident or oversight.

Example:The silencing of indigenous voices in the national curriculum has led to a superficial understanding of the true history.

Definition:The act of preventing the expression of dissenting or contradictory views or opinions.

Example:Misrepresentation of events can lead to a dangerous underhistory of a conflict that distorts the truth.

Definition:An inaccurate or distorted representation of something, often to the disadvantage or discredit of the subject.