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This text is a personal reflection on the impact of a football coach named Johnny Parker on the author's life. The author describes how they initially felt inadequate and lacked confidence in their abilities, but through weight training and the support of Parker and their teammates, they gained a sense of belonging and self-worth. The author also discusses Parker's coaching philosophy and his ability to motivate and inspire players. The author believes that meeting Parker had a profound impact on their life and helped shape their future success. The text highlights the lasting impact a coach can have on their players and the enduring connection between coach and athlete. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores the significance of learning history beyond the classroom, specifically in relation to the climate crisis. The author, Helen Snelson, shares her own teaching approach and emphasizes the importance of integrating environmental sustainability and climate change into history education. Practical suggestions are provided for organizing history trips that prioritize environmental concerns and educational benefits. The article also raises questions about the environmental impact of historical actions and encourages students to consider regenerative environmental sustainability in their study of history. Additionally, the article discusses the importance of incorporating regenerative sustainability, site management, heritage, and conservation into the study of historical sites, particularly in relation to visits to the Ypres Salient and war cemeteries. It suggests ways to engage students with preservation, conservation, and site-regenerative sustainability, such as considering the environmental impact of maintaining pristine headstones in cemeteries and reimagining biodegradable wreaths for remembrance. Educators are encouraged to explore sustainable ways of remembrance and to consider local sites as alternatives to visiting the Western Front. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores the incorporation of environmental history into the classroom, specifically focusing on the British Empire and the First World War. It emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between humans and the environment, challenging the traditional anthropocentric view of history. The text provides examples of lessons and resources used to teach environmental history and encourages collaboration between historians and scientists. Additionally, it discusses the environmental conditions and hardships faced by soldiers during World War I, including the impact of mud, disease, and poor health. The article also mentions the role of animals in the war and the commemoration of animals as victims. Overall, the text offers valuable insights into the significance of environmental factors in historical research. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the importance of teaching about climate change through the history curriculum. It argues that history has a significant role in understanding the causes and effects of climate change. The article presents a case study of how one school incorporated climate change into their history lessons by examining the impact of British colonialism on the environment in different countries. The lessons focused on topics such as the role of individual settlers, the East India Company, and the British Empire. The article emphasizes the need to teach about environmental changes within history classrooms and highlights the long-lasting implications of colonial policies on land use and indigenous cultures. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores the importance of incorporating environmental history into the curriculum, particularly in relation to the climate crisis. It discusses the challenges and considerations that teachers face when teaching environmental history, emphasizing the need for pedagogical changes and addressing diverse perspectives. The article provides examples of classroom inquiries and conversations and highlights the historical significance of events like the toppling of the Colston statue and the Black Lives Matter protests. It acknowledges the complexities of adopting an environmental lens in history education and offers insights and examples for teachers looking to incorporate environmental perspectives into their teaching. Additionally, the article discusses a data capture sheet used by students to examine different source types used by historians and researchers to study changes to the landscape, flora, and fauna in England. It explains the examples of sources and their limitations, while also emphasizing the importance of subject knowledge in environmental history and the potential for incorporating it into the curriculum. The text references various sources and authors for further information on the topic. [Extracted from the article]

Henry Louis Gates Jr., a Harvard professor and the host of the TV show Finding Your Roots, has helped uncover the family trees of numerous celebrity guests over the course of 10 seasons. The show has revealed surprising connections between guests, such as Edward Norton and Julia Roberts being genetic cousins, Kerry Washington being conceived through a sperm donor, and Viola Davis being related to Anita Hill. Gates's own interest in tracing his roots began at a young age, and he eventually created the show to explore the ancestry of Black Americans. The popularity of Finding Your Roots has led to requests from viewers to have their own genealogies explored, and Gates plans to reveal the identity of his own White great-great-grandfather at a family reunion. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the recipients of the 2023 Governor General's History Awards, highlighting their diverse backgrounds and commitment to making history engaging and relevant. The awards, established in 1996, recognize excellence in teaching, museums, community programming, scholarly research, and popular media, fostering collaboration and networking among history and heritage leaders. Among the recipients, André Boutin-Maloney created a multimedia tour in Saskatchewan.

The article presents the author's experiences regarding the absence of narratives about Indigenous migrant labor in the curriculum, while examining the gaps in education regarding California Indian history. Her exploration raises questions about the deliberate omission of such stories, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and decolonized approach to teaching history.

The article explores how virtual reality, augmented reality, and holograms can impact and improve exhibitions for museums and other institutions. Particular focus is given to how this technology can preserve historical events and promote engaging storytelling like the "Tower of Faces" at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Various apps and interactive museum experiences developed for institutions like the Museum of National History and the Kennedy Space Center are also discussed.

In his latest book, Fascism and the elementary teachers, Giorgio Chiosso explores the relationship between the elementary school and the fascist regime. Beyond the schematic interpretations which have represented the teachers as one of the categories most prone and aligned to the directives of fascism, the author tries to shed light on the effective penetration of the regime into the teaching culture and into the classes, revealing a much more varied, complex, and impermeable reality than has been believed. This contribution intends to deepen the main features of this volume, in the context of a more general reflection on historical school studies dedicated to one of the most singular and darkest seasons of the Italian educational system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The contribution aims to present the experience of the Museum of School and Popular Education (MuSEP) of the University of Molise. The Museum was officially born in 2013 as an extension of the Ce.S.I.S,which was established in 2006. As of 2017, the MuSEP is part of the MuseUnimol University Museum System. The article also illustrates that there is a correlation between the research in School history conducted through Ce.S.I.S. and that carried out through the Museum.This is followed by a theoretical background to museum and history didactics and by the presentation of different heritage education activities divided by typologies. The didactic activities are created to enhance forms of citizenship awareness that include both school-based courses and educational offers for families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author reflects on what history is and how it should be written. Topics include the author's belief about the valuable lessons from the study of history, the importance of historians, how historians can be both researchers and disseminators of history, and the author's concerns about the way historians write history and how much should the historian show her workings.

The International Forum on the History and Future of Xinjiang, China was held in Kashgar to address the distorted and detached history of Xinjiang. Scholars from various countries discussed the region's past, present, and future, aiming to establish the truth and counter secessionist narratives. The forum highlighted the integration of ethnic groups in Xinjiang over centuries and the diverse religious beliefs of its residents, including Buddhism, Shamanism, and Zoroastrianism. Additionally, the forum emphasized the importance of Xinjiang in the ancient Silk Road and its role in China's Belt and Road Initiative, promoting trade, investment, and infrastructure development in the region. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Beth Lew-Williams's journey from a lack of Asian American history education to becoming a leading scholar in the field, particularly on Chinese immigration to the U.S. West coast in the late 1800s. It highlights her academic achievements, her research on anti-Chinese violence, and her insights into contemporary issues of discrimination against Asian Americans, including the surge in hate incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

An interview with University of Kent emeritus professor of international conflict analysis, Feargal Cochrane, is presented. He cites the history book "Modern Ireland 1600-1972" by Roy Foster as his most influential book. He talks about the most important lesson he learned from history. He claims that contemporary political history is the most exciting field of history as of July 2023.

The article focuses on Sheila Thomson's contribution to the human history side of natural history. It mentions the sheila Thomson, between 1965 and 1969, met local elders from the old settler families, collected their stories, and memories, untangled family trees, and located the old homesteads, which offer clues to both natural and human history. It highlight the "Recollections" was assembled c. 1969, as a typewritten double-spaced.

The article discusses the importance of teaching history in relation to climate change and the environment. It emphasizes the need for a curriculum that reflects the ongoing relationship between past and present, and the role of history in understanding how we got to the current climate crisis. The article highlights the HA's support for teaching environmental and climate history, as well as various resources and webinars available for educators. It also mentions the dedication of an entire issue of Teaching History to climate change and environmental issues as part of the commitment to addressing the climate emergency. [Extracted from the article]

The document titled "News from your Secondary Committee" provides updates and information for readers about the upcoming Annual Conference in Birmingham organized by the HA (Historical Association). The conference will bring together academics, history teachers, public historians, and educators to participate in workshops, networking events, and discussions on history teaching in schools. The document also mentions ongoing projects and competitions, such as the HA Great Debate and the Young Historian competition, which aim to engage students in historical research and creativity. Additionally, the document highlights the HA's efforts to support history teachers through resources, CPD programs, and networking opportunities. [Extracted from the article]

The article emphasizes the importance of teaching historical reasoning in schools. It argues that history is not just about knowing what happened in the past, but also about understanding how we know it. Evidence-based reasoning is crucial for distinguishing historical claims from myths and lies. The article highlights the need for historical thinking skills in order to sustain a democracy and avoid being swayed by biases and demagogues. It expresses gratitude towards history teachers for teaching students the rules of evidence and critical thinking. [Extracted from the article]

A recent survey by The Economist/YouGov on the Holocaust revealed that 20% of young Americans aged 18 to 29 believed that the Holocaust was a myth. This belief dropped to 8% among those aged 30 to 44, while another third of respondents were unsure. Surprisingly, education levels did not appear to be the cause of this belief. The decline in the study of history worldwide, the rise of social media as a news source, and the decline in teaching and studying history in universities were identified as contributing factors to the spread of misinformation and ignorance. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with Rosa Andújar, a historian and senior Lecturer in the Departments of Liberal Arts and Classics at King's College London, is presented. Topics include why she became a historian of ancient Greece, the most important lesson history has taught her, history book that has the greatest influence on her, and the most common misconception about the field of history.

Utah public schools will now be able to teach the Ten Commandments in history class, along with other historical documents such as the Magna Carta, the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Mayflower Compact. Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill allowing the inclusion of these documents in school curricula and activities. While a provision requiring framed displays of the Ten Commandments was removed due to concerns about violating the Utah Constitution, schools are still permitted to display the approved documents in classrooms. This move follows the practice of several other states, although the Supreme Court has previously ruled that displays of the Ten Commandments must have a secular purpose. [Extracted from the article]

The author discusses the need for historians to avoid misleading details when trying to reconstruct episodes in history. Topics explored include the use of one's imagination to understand actions and motivations of historical figures, the practice of using the creativity in writing history books, and the importance of establishing boundaries between facts and imagination.

An interview with Rodric Braithwaite, historian, is presented. Topics discussed include most important lesson history has taught him; history book has had the greatest influence such as "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" and volume of Robert Caro's biography of Lyndon B. Johnson. He also mentions Elizabeth I's great speech at Tilbury, England.

The article explores Much of the anti-Pell literature was written before or adjacent to Cardinal George Pell's trials on charges of historical sexual abuse against children. These books and shorter diatribes were, at least in some cases, written to influence the outcome of the trials, in order to see Pell crucified for his alleged sins and those of his Church. Following the Cardinal's exoneration by the High Court in Holy Week 2020.

The article explores New Orthodoxy Nevertheless, this resolution was arrived at only after decades of obstruction and struggle, during which time any Scrolls containing dangerous information could have been suppressed or even destroyed, as many scholars and laypersons were left suspecting. After this denouement a new moderate consensus about the meaning of the Scrolls was established and a precarious new orthodoxy was set in place.

The article explores large organs for their power, majesty and splendour, true organ lovers know that the size of the instrument does not always iindicate its quality. We are often profoundly surprised by the craftsmanship and perfection of the creators of small or medium-sized organs built in less significant places.

In the article, the author discusses the pros and cons of studying counterfactual history and speculative historiography. Topics include the general trends in the academia focused on the decentralization or decolonization of the narratives of history, the need to study history in retrospect, the events of the Peloponnesian Wars, and the book "The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium" by counterfactual historian Barry Strauss.

The author reflects on learning history and the challenges facing historians in learning about the events that happened before and arranging it in proper order, and also mentions the resources being used by historians in obtaining facts.

The author focuses on Stuart Macintyre, deal of art faculty at University of Melbourne, who has succeeded in becoming history profession in Australia and mentions his book "The History Wars." Topics discussed include appointment made by Howard government to cultural agencies under control, consideration of patronage under the government and history education influenced by Macintyre.

The article titled "Climate and Environment" discusses the current ecological and climate crisis, emphasizing that it is human-induced. The article explores various perspectives on the crisis, including those who previously disputed its existence but now argue that the threat is exaggerated. It also highlights the emotional responses of young people to the crisis and calls for schools to teach more about it to increase understanding and agency. The article suggests that learning about climate change in isolation from other disciplines may exacerbate anxiety and emphasizes the importance of incorporating environmental perspectives into history education. The article provides examples of how historians have contributed to a more accurate understanding of current issues, such as the Black Lives Matter movement. It concludes by emphasizing the urgency of investigating the causes of the crisis in order to propose solutions. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the naming of public schools in Texas after notable individuals, highlighting lesser-known figures like James S. Deady and Charles H. Milby. Topics discussed include the backgrounds of Deady and Milby, as well as notable alumni of Milby High School such as Gorgeous George, Frank Mancuso, and Michael F. Marlin.

This section presents an interview with author and Princeton University professor Gene A. Jarrett. Topics discussed include his career as a historian of African American literature, the most important lesson he learned from history, and his interest in meeting African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass.