- China controls its own history.
- Only official stories are allowed.
- Some people still remember other stories.
- Ian Johnson is a historian from Canada.
- He started an online archive for hidden histories.
- This archive helps people learn about their past.
Difficult words
- control — to have power over somethingcontrols
- story — a tale or account of eventsstories
- official — approved by an authority or government
- archive — a collection of historical documents
- historian — a person who studies history
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think official stories are important?
- Do you think hidden histories should be told?
- How can people learn about their past?
- What impact can history have on our lives?
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