Mythology is a high interest topic for most students, and you can use this as an opportunity to help your students increase their knowledge of history, and improve their analytical skills. Historians and archaeologists learn a great deal about ancient cultures from a close and careful analysis of...
Just what made Alexander the Great so great? Was it his tolerance for other cultures? Was it the comprehensive education he received from Aristotle? Was it his ambition? Was it the fact that he was thought to be a descendant of the war hero Achilles? One could argue that there was not one single ...
The role of photography in history is fascinating, and can be explored from many different angles. Rarely in our digital age do we stop to contemplate the power of a photographic image since we are literally bombarded with them all day long. In the relatively short life of the art of photography,...
The art of the ancient world reveals a tremendous amount to modern historians about the culture, values and beliefs of these early civilizations. At a time when few people could read and write, art was an important means of communication, and a critical way to record important events.
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While many students are aware of social injustice around the world today, fewer and fewer students know about the struggle for social justice in the United States. The Civil Rights Movement was a watershed era in American history. This subject matter can also be taught in conjunction with Blac...
It is difficult for students to imagine a world without writing. Without a system of writing, communication would be entirely different. Not only would there be no books, but there would be no Internet, instant messaging, or texting either. Students may be surprised that in the history of the wor...
There have been many incidents in the history of the United States that placed fear in the minds of many Americans. Two major events of this nature occurred from 1919-1920, and again from 1947-1957. What caused these waves of fear? The answer is communism. The Red Scare was a ...
Throughout history there have been many atrocities committed against humanity. The Holocaust is one of these. It has changed the way the world examines and responds to genocides. The stories of those who survived describe the mistreatment and torture that Jews and many others endured during this ...
The history of war photography is an interesting one. This genre of photography has always been controversial; how much is too much for civilians to see? Do these photographs serve as proof and evidence or as commentary? Studying the use of photographs taken in times of war is important to helpin...
Oskar Kokoschka was a person whose work and life can provide an interesting exploration for students. Although he is best known for his work as an Expressionist painter, he was also a writer. He was born in 1886 in Vienna, Austria. After serving in the Austrian army in World War I, he was declare...
Almost every student in school will have to complete a research project about at least one famous person in history. For many students this could be a difficult task. Selecting an individual, gathering information, and putting it all together can be overwhelming for any student. But there are som...
What is one thing that Arnold Schwarzenegger, Albert Einstein, and Marcus Garvey have in common? The answer is simple; they all are famous American immigrants who contributed to the history of this country. These individuals were born in other countries, but were able to make their mark in the hi...
Germany is a country that has a long history. Major historical events, including the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, occurred in Germany. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event which made international headlines. The Berlin Wall, that once divided the eastern and western p...
Poverty is a social issue that plagues many countries around the world. It is one of many international issues that do not have an easy solution. The United States has struggled with poverty-related issues for centuries. Despite many efforts made by the government, poverty is still a major concer...
Sometimes we may forget that we live in a world where there are organizations devoted to maintaining a peaceful world. The United Nations is one of them. It is an international organization that is concerned with balancing and keeping harmony around the world. This organization was founded in 194...
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