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The Importance of Engaging with History

Jun 10, 202045 min
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Episode description

In which Dan discusses the importance of understanding historical context, especially during times of great change and crisis. He's joined by Matt, the host of the excellent Reflecting History podcast to talk about what it means to truly 'understand' history, the importance of creating and reading primary sources, and the role of social media in our understanding. As always, we welcome comments and questions on Twitter @BigIdeaEd

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