HISTORY – Podcasts
CLASS 11 (PLUS 1) / HISTORY
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WHAT IS HISTORY AND WHY IT MATTERS
This episode introduces history as a discipline that studies past events, human experiences, civilizations, and cultural transformations in order to understand the present and shape the future. It explains the importance of historical thinking, sources of historical knowledge, and the relevance of history in developing identity, critical awareness, and social responsibility. The episode provides a conceptual foundation for exploring ancient, medieval, and modern historical developments in subsequent episodes.