Author: BFWClassroom

  • We Are Marshall

    Today is the 55th anniversary of the tragedy at Marshall University. You can read my thoughts in my blog from last year of checking out the links below. We Are Marshall (2023) To learn more about Marshall University and the community of Huntington, WV please follow the links below.

  • November 2025: Gratitude, Heritage, and Historical Reflection

    November 2025 encourages gratitude, cultural appreciation, and reflection on history, inspiring educational opportunities that celebrate heritage, recognize contributions, and foster critical thinking and community engagement.

  • Book Review: Cuba: An American History by Ada Ferrer

    Ada Ferrer’s “Cuba: An American History” redefines US-Cuba relations, blending personal insights with rigorous scholarship, making it essential for understanding intertwined histories and contemporary foreign policy.

  • What If: The Caribbean Confederation

    A failed 1952 coup against Batista could have sparked Caribbean unity, leading to a confederation resisting imperialism and fostering democracy, transforming regional dynamics significantly.

  • King George III: The Monarch Who Shaped a Global Empire

    King George III, who reigned from 1760 to 1820, significantly influenced British history through military conflicts, imperial expansion, and personal struggles, shaping the pre-Victorian global order.

  • From Page to Screen: Teaching Suspense Through Tolkien and Shelley

    Using books like LOTR and Frankenstein to evaluate screenwriting process and teach suspense is a great activity for October.