Norman Cousins believed that, "History is a vast early warning system." It allows us to recognize patterns leading to disaster which we then hopefully use that knowledge to avoid. However, without preservation of records History is unable to survive; we are unable to learn.
Today, historians face a new set of man made challenges to preserving history: our changing environment. Acidic rain destroys monuments, man-made dams which supply hydroelectric power also place entire ancient cities underwater, earthquakes and mudslides destroy the buildings which were built to preserve documents.
Your task is to:
1. Find an example of a new strategy to preserve history (think new ways to construct buildings, environmental policies, new digital technology, etc.) and evaluate whether or not you believe it will be successful in the long run. Remember to support your opinion with at least two strong details/examples.
In order to gain full points you may NOT repeat an example someone else has already posted and your post must fully answer the question! Each contribution must be your own original thoughts. If you take information, a quote, or a picture from a website to help explain something be sure to include a correct citation!
Today, historians face a new set of man made challenges to preserving history: our changing environment. Acidic rain destroys monuments, man-made dams which supply hydroelectric power also place entire ancient cities underwater, earthquakes and mudslides destroy the buildings which were built to preserve documents.
Your task is to:
1. Find an example of a new strategy to preserve history (think new ways to construct buildings, environmental policies, new digital technology, etc.) and evaluate whether or not you believe it will be successful in the long run. Remember to support your opinion with at least two strong details/examples.
In order to gain full points you may NOT repeat an example someone else has already posted and your post must fully answer the question! Each contribution must be your own original thoughts. If you take information, a quote, or a picture from a website to help explain something be sure to include a correct citation!