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History: the greatest story ever to be told

Jack Wolff
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March 14, 2018

I’m sure each of us has heard an incredible story at one time or another. It seems to be one of the ubiquitous experiences of people in general, and it seems that everyone enjoys a good story. We just have to look at the success of entertainment in modern culture and our deep-seated love…

Why History Rocks

Jack Wolff
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October 18, 2017

For many, history conjures up visions of dusty old men, teaching in dusty old classrooms about dusty old top-ics while their students battle with boredom and sleep as they head-nod their way through the class. I couldn’t disagree more. History is often failed in the way that it is taught at lower levels. It often…