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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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Starting in January, the world’s largest living history museum would celebrate its 100th anniversary, and Kurt Smith would hit 10 years “interpreting” Thomas Jefferson, a major role at the Virginia museum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

A group of Second World War veterans have come together to share a "bit of living history" ahead of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 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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