From allegory to advertising, artists have frequently depicted the pleasures and pitfalls of drink in their work.
Can they both be right? Essential Question: To what extent can cultural relativism be used to justify different concept of human rights? Learning outcomePrescribed contentPossible examplesDebates s…
Jalabert was praised by his contemporaries for his subtle, refined renderings of historical genre scenes. In this painting, which was exhibited at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1855, he shows Orpheus, the legendary poet of ancient Thrace (Greece), enthralling with his music nymphs reclining on the bank of a stream.
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In this fascinating worksheet, children learn about the history of chocolate, from its ancient ceremonial use to the invention of the chocolate candy bar.
A visual feast of some of the most significant and disregarded art and artists in the history of art.
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After seeing Grant Snider's cute and clever illustrations pop up on a number of blogs, I was led to his site where I ended up spending a good part of my
A rare historical footage of the Pearl Harbor attack during the Second World War surfaced recently. The said factual Pearl Harbor video showed astounding
Haunting photographs that have come to light after 70 years show Jewish men, women and children being expelled from their homes in Lublin, Poland, in 1941.
I feel that it is essential for every English literature student–whether that be honors, regular, or support level– to have the ability to read a single text through a different critical lens. This skill teaches students how to have an open mindset and view the world through someone else’s perspective–which is one of the fundamental purposes ... Read More about Creative Ways to Teach Critical Lenses
Greetings, Bombocrats! We're having a little party here (yeah, I know it's early, but we have lots of coffee), so come in and pull up a stool. No, I did not ask for a sample. First off, here are ...
When Elizabeth Luxford found out her husband James already had a wife, she went straight to the Court of Assistants in Massachusetts Bay Colony. She then got the first-ever Puritan…
Mercantilism Political Cartoon Analysis is an excellent resource to illustrate mercantilism's benefits to Europe’s mother countries. This common core analysis is introduced with a summary of mercantilism and is followed by a fill in the blank of a diagram of mercantilism. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. *Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learning Save Money! Get this resource along with the entire unit, including PowerPoints, warmups, worksheets, a video guide, review Kahoot!, crossword review, assessment/test and lesson plans by snagging Age of Explorations Complete Unit Bundled! Related • Age of Exploration PowerPoints/Google Slides + Student Guided Notes • The Requerimiento Primary Source Analysis + Google Apps version for distance learning • Americas Exploration and Colonization Map • Mercantilism Political Cartoon Analysis + Google Apps version for distance learning • Mankind Story of Us Episode 7, “New World” Video Guide + Google Apps version • Explorer Scrapbook Project • Age of Explorations Crossword Puzzle Review • Age of Explorations Complete Unit Bundled + Google Apps version for distance learning Always more fun to come! “☆ Follow” me to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest! And follow me on Teaching Psychology on Facebook, Teaching History on Facebook and now on Instagram! File under: Age of Explorations Colonies Age of Discovery Colonies Colonization
Pankration was one of the most popular combat sports in ancient Greece. It combined two other popular sports of antiquity, wrestling and boxing, but kicking was allowed as well. The name Pankration derived from the ancient Greek words παν and κράτος, which implied that the winner of the sport was the one who had complete power and control of his foes. The participants were called pankratiasts.
Art and history Pandas, you’re in for a treat today! Comedy lovers, get in here, too. We’re featuring some of the best new classical art and art history memes from the wildly popular r/trippinthroughtime subreddit.
Rome was a city of “firsts”—the first apartment buildings, central heating and even the world’s first shopping mall. Find out more at History.com.
The Sydney Opera House: 10 years late and 1,457% over budget
Rhythm & Roots: Dance in American Art explores the influences, evolution, and distinct traditions of dance in America. The exhibition portrays dances throughout America's diverse communi
Several of us were talking a few days ago about different ways to design hook activities that would engage kids while also encourage writing skills. My favorite is to use thought bubbles on paintin…
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.
One of the most powerful women in Zulu history, this cursed princess did what was necessary to protect the realm.
The German city of Cologne was bombed in 262 separate air raids by the Allies during World War II, including 31 times by the Royal Air Force (RAF). Air
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In Fan Ho's most recent book, A Hong Kong Memoir, Ho goes into his old archives and finds never-before-seen images from the 1950s and 1960s.
