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Why do we have museums? - J. V. Maranto

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-have-museums-j-v-maranto Uploaded 05-02-15 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. Lesson by J. V. Maranto, animation by Zedem Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-have-museums-j-v-maranto

Uploaded 05-02-15

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.

Lesson by J. V. Maranto, animation by Zedem Media.



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