A few years ago, I read an article in The Australian newspaper saying that future generations are at risk for being the generation that forgot history. As a mother who is an antique dealer with a passion for history, I found this a very upsetting concept. In the new world of social media – Instagram, selfies, Facebook, video, online gaming, YouTube and Snap Chat – I recognised that the article might have a point.
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