We are in the middle of a culture war... Ancient versus Modern. Let's choose to step out of this war and instead embrace Jesus. Jesus fits every context - even…
The plague of Athens killed many Athenians in 430 BC during the 2nd year of the Peloponnesian War. Learn about the cause, death toll, Thucydides & Pericles.
When did something like us first appear on the planet? It turns out there's remarkably little agreement on this question. Fossils and DNA suggest people looking like us, anatomically modern Homo sapiens, evolved around 300,000 years ago. Surprisingly, archeology—tools, artifacts, cave art—suggest that complex technology and cultures, "behavioral modernity," evolved more recently: 50,000-65,000 years ago.
A simpler time: recreate these historical battleground recipes in your own modern kitchen.
The Book of Mormon is a book saturated with warfare. The grim reality for ancient peoples was that religious, political, and cultural ideologies were frequently enforced through war. As is true today, warfare in the ancient world took on ideological importance for both sides of a conflict. Much more than simply reporting these wars like a modern journalist, Mormon infused moral and theological significance into his war narratives. These accounts not only provide important information on the history of the Nephites and Lamanites, but also give modern readers a window into Mormon’s thinking on how and why he presented the history of his people the way he did.
Make a game out of your classroom with gamification! This new trend is taking the education world by storm. Learn about it here.
Dive into Reiki's Roots and Beginnings with us, as we unravel its ancient origins and journey to the present day. Discover the true power of healing energy.
Try a Marie Curie unit study to learn more about this important woman in history. Marie Curie Unit Study As a mom of three girls, I make a special point to study women’s history in our homeschool. I want to teach my daughters about positive female role models and encourage them to pursue their talents...
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Pauli Murray was an architect of two of the most important social-justice movements of the twentieth century, Kathryn Schulz wrote, in 2017. Why isn’t she better known?
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How poor Irish Catholics were forced to choose between converting to Protestantism or starvation during Ireland's Great Hunger.
The principles of the world haven’t changed much despite the ever-changing makeup of our time. Here are five quotes from the ancient text that can inspire and guide modern startup founders:
February 14, 1968 - U.S. Marines take position atop a battered wall on the periphery of the ancient imperial city. It was reported that the allied advance had stalled short of Communist positions along the Citadel's south wall. (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)
Aliens are back in the news! This unit looks at our fascination with UFOs, UAPs, and of course aliens. There are four lessons in this package. Two are independent reading activities with vocabulary and questions provided. The final two activities analyse aliens in entertainment and the War of The Wo...
Dr. Mae Jemison describes her journey from space-loving girl in Chicago to astronaut looking down on Chicago and thinking about her younger self. Mae Jemison is a physician, engineer, educator, entrepreneur and the first woman of color in the world to go into space – she was a NASA astronaut for six years. Currently Mae … Continue reading "Dr. Mae Jemison Beautifully Explains How She Achieved Her Biggest Dreams"
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Background On October 1808 Sir John Moore took command of the Anglo-Portuguese army. He boldly led his 23,000 men into Spain, but a month later had to retreat rapidly, pursued by the enemy. His strategic position was not good, his Spanish allies had been defeated and had proved to be untrustworthy, and he faced a...
A Marie Curie unit study that is sure to inspire your young learners. This unit is perfect for Women's History Month {March}!
A short introduction of fascinating and surprising origins of our modern language. Complete with charts, amazing & interesting for those who love to study.
