The history of museums - J. V. Maranto
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Museums have been a part of human history for over 2,000 years -- but they weren't always like the ones we visit today. J.V. Maranto uncovers the evolution of museums, from the first museum in 530 BC (curated by a princess) to PT Barnum’s freak shows and beyond.
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- Educator J. V. Maranto
- Script Editor Addison Anderson
- Director Michael Kalopaidis
- Producer Zedem Media
- Artist Dinos Hadjidemetri
- Animator Maria Savva
- Sound Designer Manolis Manoli
- Narrator Addison Anderson
Sekargalih Rakayantias
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What do you think about younger generation consideration for history? How to conducted these youngsters to care more about they history and visit the museum by they own will not because it was provided by their school?
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Leonardo Araujo
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I'm a teenager and I actually love museums. I think schools force the Idea of museums as an education form, they should sell it as more interesting, maybe they could let the students chose which museum to go to.
Enoch Bennett
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I agree
Katherine Coburn
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I find the more kids know, the more they want to know. Use the digital collections to let kids see what they can see with their own eyes. Then, encourage them to go and see it from a different angle or as a part of a display. It still depends largely on their socio-economic status as to whether or not they will or can go on their own.