The World History Project

History is more than a list of famous people, more than a series of events to memorize. It is a story -- of societies and nations, cities and villages, families and individuals. A network of connected and intertwined narratives. By exploring the past, we can better understand our present and imagine our future. When we take on our stories, we take on World History. We are pleased to announce the launch of the World History Project. Coming soon…. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/oerprojectlearning

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