History explained, connected, and remembered
Why Some Histories Feel “False” to Us (and Why They Aren’t) When students encounter non-Western histories, their reaction is often subtle but telling: they hesitate, skim, or mentally check out because something feels “off.” Events don’t line up neatly on a timeline, details shift, or the story emphasizes lessons instead of dates. These moments aren’t... Continue Reading →
The Day Rome Lost Three Legions The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 CE marked the moment the Roman Empire reached its northern limit. When three Roman legions were ambushed and destroyed in the forests of Germania, Rome abandoned any serious effort to conquer the region east of the Rhine, and never returned in... Continue Reading →
Last time we talked about how to change up how you structure your discussions of primary source documents. I want to expand that trajectory in a way that will help your students put the past in perspective. There’s nothing wrong with a linear, evidence based approach to understanding the past. What I’m suggesting doesn’t replace... Continue Reading →
Lyceum of History 