Lesson 36 of 84 · Timelines
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An artifact is an object from the past, like an old tool, a coin, or a piece of pottery.
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Then & Now
🕰️ History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.
An artifact is an object from the past, like an old tool, a coin, or a piece of pottery. Artifacts tell us stories about the people who used them.
Key Facts
History is the story of the past.
A timeline shows events in order.
Old photographs teach us about long ago.
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1 of 2What is history?
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