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History of everyday life

The history of everyday life explores how people lived, worked, and interacted daily throughout different times and places. It looks beyond major events and leaders to understand common experiences, routines, and social customs that shaped daily existence. This approach provides insight into how ordinary people experienced history, revealing insights about culture, technology, and social structures. By studying everyday life, historians uncover the perspectives of everyday people, helping us understand human history from a more personal and nuanced perspective.