"living history" meaning in English

See living history in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} living history (uncountable)
  1. The incorporation of historical tools, activities and clothing into an interactive presentation, to give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. Wikipedia link: living history Tags: uncountable Related terms: living museum
    Sense id: en-living_history-en-noun-5yLj2~~X Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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