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  • Celebrating Positivity: June

    In June, celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month, National Indigenous History Month, famous birthdays, and positive historical events to create a dynamic classroom environment.

  • From Mysticism to Resistance: How Andor Reframes the Star Wars Rebellion

    The post argues for a pedagogical shift to viewing Andor Season 2, Rogue One, and A New Hope as a trilogy, emphasizing material resistance and moral complexities of rebellion against authoritarianism.

  • Thank You ATH

    As a teacher, I must say that Around the Horn has consistently been one of the best shows I watch. For most of my career, afternoons were spent doing chores while watching the panelists weave debate, humor, and sports into a daily delight. I didn’t always agree with their opinions, but that’s precisely the point.…

  • ReBlog CW160: Memorial Day

    This is one of several articles in my brief history series about the US Civil War and its 160 anniversary. Originally published Memorial Day 2018. Updated May 2023. In 1970, Memorial Day became a federal holiday on the last Monday in May and now most people are not even sure what the holiday is about…

  • WW1@100 The Ottoman-Arab War

    World War I significantly transformed the Middle East, dismantling the Ottoman Empire and establishing colonial mandates, creating enduring conflicts and complexities affecting the region today.

  • Why Talk About WW1 and WW2 Now

    The historical struggle of Ukraine from World War I through Soviet oppression is marked by significant humanitarian crises, national aspirations, and violent repressions that shaped contemporary identity and conflict.