History is not wasted on the young, Elizabeth Stevens

Vol 42 no 2, May 2020
Article from Vol 42 no 2, May 2020

History is not wasted on the young, Elizabeth Stevens

Abstract:

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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