# Traveling Classroom History Exhibit — WHE Article Discussion (2-1255)

**URL:** <https://community.worldhistory.org/t/traveling-classroom-history-exhibit-whe-article-discussion-2-1255/18169>\
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**Created:** [July 18, 2018, 8:59am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/traveling-classroom-history-exhibit-whe-article-discussion-2-1255/18169 "2018-07-18T08:59:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 18, 2018, 8:59am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/traveling-classroom-history-exhibit-whe-article-discussion-2-1255/18169/1 "2018-07-18T08:59:57Z")

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The best way to learn ancient history is not by memorizing dates and facts but, rather, through critical thinking and analysis. When studying ancient history, the key is to make inferences, using empathy and evaluation to alter one's perspective. This is the fundamental reason why educators use primary sources in the classroom. In a world of attending lectures, taking tedious notes, and doing library research, whenever there is an opportunity for hands-on experience, it is crucial that we jump on the chance to seek it out. These materials from ancient times are much more accessible than most people think.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1255/traveling-classroom-history-exhibit/](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1255/traveling-classroom-history-exhibit/)._

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