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  • Dan Jones’ Power and Thrones: Rediscovering the Middle Ages

    Dan Jones’ Power and Thrones: Rediscovering the Middle Ages

    Book Review: Power and Thrones by Dan Jones Book Reviewed: Power and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages Author: Dan Jones Genre: Medieval History / Popular History Reading Level: Grade 10 to Adult Recommended for: World History, European History, AP World History, History Methods Overview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) I will be honest with you:…

  • The Price of War We Refuse to Pay for Ourselves

    The Price of War We Refuse to Pay for Ourselves

    The article questions why significant funds are consistently allocated for military endeavors, such as the ongoing Operation Epic Fury, while essential domestic programs like healthcare, homelessness assistance, and education remain underfunded. It argues that the financial capability exists for these social programs but is a matter of political choice rather than fiscal inability.

  • A Vision Arrived Too Late: Reading James Canton’s Future Smart in 2025

    A Vision Arrived Too Late: Reading James Canton’s Future Smart in 2025

    Book: Future Smart: Managing the Game-Changing Trends That Will Transform Your World by James Canton Publisher: Da Capo Press (2015) Audience: High School (Advanced) to College Level Recommended for: AP Human Geography, Economics, English Language Arts, Technology and Society electives Rating 3.75 of 5 Stars Why This Book Matters (and Why Timing Matters More) There…

  • USHMM Aquires Cap Amer No. 1 and 46

    USHMM Aquires Cap Amer No. 1 and 46

    Capt America and Bucky are coming to the USHMM to showcase Simon’s and Kirby’s work

  • The Hollowed School: What Is Happening to Public Education in Kentucky and Why It Matters

    The Hollowed School: What Is Happening to Public Education in Kentucky and Why It Matters

    Kentucky’s public schools are being squeezed from four directions at once. The numbers from Frankfort, JCPS, and FCPS tell a story every educator needs to read.

  • Roots, Renewal, and Resilience: March 2026

    Roots, Renewal, and Resilience: March 2026

    The content honors Women’s History Month, highlighting influential women, significant historical events in March, and notable birthdays, underscoring their impact on society and culture.

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