SUBJECTS: History
YEARS: 5–6
In 2004, a re-enactment of the Second Battle of Vinegar Hill was carried out on site to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the battle.
The activity, which involved accurate use of costumes, equipment and other props from the era of the battle, is called 'living history'.
According to this video, what are some of the advantages of learning from living history, as opposed to academic history?
Date of broadcast: 3 Oct 2004
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