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Why Learning History Matters: Reclaiming the Foundation of Our Future

History is often dismissed as a distant mirror, something to be glanced at, perhaps respected, but ultimately set aside in favor of the pressing now. Yet the importance of learning…

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August 10, 2025

Critical Thinking Corner / Lessons from the Past / Voices of the Future

Why History Isn’t Just About the Past: Understanding Today Through Yesterday

“History never looks like history when you are living through it.” — John W. Gardner When most people hear the word “history,” they picture old battles, dusty textbooks, and long-forgotten…

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November 28, 2022

Alex Galbraith

Alex Galbraith is a high school senior from Frisco, Texas, with a passion for history, political science, economics, and critical thinking. When he’s not on the baseball field or creating original artwork, Alex explores how the past connects to the present and how it can shape a better future. Through his website, WorldHistoryLife.com, he writes to inspire students like himself to think more deeply, ask better questions, and view history not merely as a collection of dates, but as a living guide to understanding our world. Alex plans to study nuclear science and engineering at MIT or attend a U.S. military academy, where he hopes to combine leadership, service, and scientific innovation. He believes that history teaches us not only about where we’ve been, but also about where we’re going.