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What's a primary source?

A primary source is an original document or object created at the time an event happened, offering a direct, first-hand account. For example, a letter written by a historical figure or a tool from an ancient civilisation. In the Smithsonian story, the 'inaccurate' exhibits likely feature interpretations or secondary sources, rather than the primary sources themselves.

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