History Short Documentary Narration
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history is fascinating. It's more than just dates and facts about long ago events, and in today's ever changing world, it's more important to study history than ever before. But before we talk about why we need to ask what is history? No, it's not the study of the evolution of dinosaurs. That's paleontology. For how glaciers created mountains and valleys. We call that geology. Yes, these events happened in the past, but history involves the study of humans and their actions. It's understanding how past events impacted our world. Think about it. Is it more important to memorize the exact amount of fuel the Apollo 11 used for the 1969 lunar mission, or to consider the impact landing on the moon hat on the world and our understanding of human capabilities? The larger argument of how the Apollo 11 mission impacted science, technology and humankind is what makes history. So why do we study history to guarantee we're not doomed to repeat it? It's true that by studying history, we can learn from our past mistakes, but we can also gain insight into why people, cultures, governments and countries are in their current state. Take the country of Iran, for example, tensions between Iran and the West came to a head during the revolution of 1979 when the US supported monarchy was overthrown and an Islamic republic was established. Fast forward to today and you can start to understand the tension between these two nations. Speaking of the United States, studying how the U. S Constitution and the rights afforded to different peoples has evolved over the past 200 years could help us understand our modern government, businesses, culture and politics, from the abolitionists and women's suffrage to the civil rights movement and present day protests. These events and the people who let them continue to inspire generations of people who want to make an impact. Okay, let's recap. Why is it important to study history? Will Studying history allows us to develop critical thinking skills which make us ask questions and seek out multiple perspectives to develop a more informed view of the world around us. It helps to see how we arrived where we are, but also that the only constant is change. By knowing what has worked or has not worked in the past, we can continue to improve and move forward. So, given all this, why not soak up as much about history as you can tow? Learn more about the bachelors and masters and history programs at Southern New Hampshire University. Visit S and h u dot edu