Category: History and Civics

  • CIC: 85 Years of Human Torch

    The Human Torch, a Marvel Comics icon since 1939, has evolved through various incarnations, cementing his place as a symbol of passion and resilience.

  • CIC: Neal Adams Changes DC

    Neal Adams’ tenure on Green Lantern/Green Arrow in the 1970s fundamentally changed superhero storytelling by grappling with real-world social issues, serving as a powerful resource for classroom discussions today.

  • Leading Ladies: A Comparative Journey of Lois Lane and Gwen Stacy

    Lois Lane and Gwen Stacy, iconic female characters in comics and movies, are celebrated for their strength, resilience, intelligence, encouraging readers and viewers to embrace courage, determination, and independence.

  • Recession,Recovery, ACA: Obama’s First Term

    President Obama’s first term was marked by economic recovery, Affordable Care Act, foreign policy challenges, bin Laden’s demise, immigration reform, congressional gridlock, Nobel Peace Prize, and re-election.

  • TMIH Space Exploration: March

    Exploring the Cosmic Significance of March: A Glimpse into Space History March, the month that marks the transition from winter to spring, offers more than just warming temperatures and budding blossoms. It carries a cosmic significance intertwined with the exploration of the final frontier: space. As we embrace the changing of seasons, let’s embark on…

  • TDIH: Beware the Ides of March

    Julius Caesar Myth vs Shakespeare Certainly, Julius Caesar was a prominent figure in ancient Roman history, and his life has been the subject of Shakespeare’s famous play “Julius Caesar.” In all my years as a educator, “Julius Caesar” is by far my favorit play to teach and discuss in class. To see some of my…