The ancient history curriculum spans the period from pre-history to 500AD, while the period of investigation in the draft modern history curriculum is from the late 18th century through to the end of the 20th century. There is much in the period in between that would deepen students' understanding of the events and issues that have shaped humanity and our contemporary world.
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