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living history

British

noun

any of various activities involving the re-enactment of historical events or the recreation of living conditions of the past

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living history

My family had been members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a medieval-era living history organization.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026

In sixth grade, I discovered the subculture of living history, which is built around enthusiasts who research, reconstruct and reenact past eras.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025

Most of the scenery went to the White Horse Military Show - a living history event that takes place in Wiltshire.

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024

Haley’s easy manner of gliding over the jagged edges of living history has largely worked.

From Slate ● Jan. 9, 2024

Certainly, he owns the worst car in living history, but he seems satisfied enough, considering he won’t spend any of that money of his to buy a new one.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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