Microhistory is linked to the historiography developed by the Italian historical school in the 1970s. Initially, the pioneers of this movement, including Carlo Poni, Edoardo Grendi, Giovanni Levi, and Carlo Ginzburg, were recognized for their work in economic and social history and their openness to the major intellectual currents of European and American universities. This movement generated a significant renewal, shifting the focus from social structures viewed as autonomous entities to a microscopic approach examining individuals as actors and influencers within the mental, social, and economic systems to which they belong. This change in perspective, based on the life trajectories of these individuals and their personal choices, enabled the reconstruction of these systems. As a result, microhistory resonated widely in France, Germany, and the English- and Spanish- speaking worlds, becoming a fundamental reference point in historical writing.