Talking History
The Politics of Peace
When students think about the end of a war, they may imagine a dramatic and decisive military battle straight out of the movies. But a
March 16, 2020
When students think about the end of a war, they may imagine a dramatic and decisive military battle straight out of the movies. But a
Podcasts might be the most popular way to hear news and entertainment today, but in fact, they’re a retrofitting of the world’s oldest broadcast medium:
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was the worst naval disaster in U.S. history. The 19th century Taiping Rebellion resulted in more than 20 million
Religion is as ancient as civilization itself, and understanding a society’s religious beliefs and customs can offer a window into its culture and history. Today,
What was the suffrage movement? Who were the flappers? What is the Equal Rights Amendment, and why has it never been nationally ratified? History, with
As the world becomes more complex, so do the tools we use to understand it. Students likely know that the ability to read and interpret
Epidemics have the power to spread quickly, impacting travel, business, and public health. But pandemics are something else altogether: global events with the potential to
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, a historic milestone in the struggle for women’s rights. With a record
What are the limits of the president’s power? With the 2020 presidential primaries underway, this question is sure to be repeated in American Government classrooms
This February marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of the League of Women Voters (LWV): a nonpartisan political organization devoted to educating voters in
Epidemics can be attention-grabbing topics for students of health and medicine. But they are also great windows into the study of geography and history, showing
Your students have probably heard a lot about the coronavirus and its impact. However, chances are good that not all of it was true. After
The Black Death was the most devastating natural disaster in world history, killing an estimated 25 million people. Between headlines and horror movies, students are
