(Zena Hitz) What's Wrong With History?

Annapolis tutor Zena Hitz will present her lecture "What's Wrong With History?"
In a St. John's seminar, we do not approach the readings historically, that is, "in a context." Instead, we ask them questions, as we might ask living people questions, and engage them in conversation and shared inquiry. Is this simply the way we prefer to read? Or is something wrong with a historical approach to a great book? If so, what?