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Mel Bridges

Jul 42 min read

Why History? Uncovering the Importance of Studying History (Part 2)

Studying history develops crucial skills: understanding different perspectives, making sense of unfamiliar concepts, empathizing with

Mel Bridges

Jun 302 min read

Why History? Uncovering the Importance of Studying History (Part 1)

The #1 complaint about history, at least from my school days, is that “it’s Boring,” with a capital B. Well, that’s because life can be ...

Mel Bridges

Jun 122 min read

Unraveling the Mystery: Distinguishing Between Myths and Legends

I find myself using these two terms—myth and legend—interchangeably when discussing creation stories. Somehow, though, I know I...

Mel Bridges

Jun 72 min read

What is history?

Writing history is at heart the art and science of deciding how to stitch together what remains of the past in a way that is meaningful ...