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How History Shapes Our Present and Future

History enables us to comprehend the past and influences the future by revealing how past events shape current realities. It provides context, identifies patterns, and highlights cultural influences. Additionally, it inspires critical thinking, informs decision-making, and prompts social justice efforts, reinforcing that the future is shaped by choices made today.

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We need new ways to tell stories of the past

We need new ways to tell local stories in the face of fake news, the search for 'the truth' and a host of conspiracy theories. Stories about our past need to based on evidence from a range of credible sources. There is a need to be a historical detective.