The Inca: Church, State, and the Arc of History in the Realm of the Four Parts

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July 27, 2016: New Horizons in South America and Beyond

 

This may have looked like a blog about some dude’s vacation.  And I won’t lie, I’ve absolutely enjoyed myself out here.  But it has been so much more than just a trip through South America…  The reason I wanted to be here – and the reason that Fund for Teachers so generously funded my research – is that there is something seriously lacking in the historical and cultural education of our students, at least in the United States where I teach. Continue reading “July 27, 2016: New Horizons in South America and Beyond” →

Augusto Sandino, National Hero

Is it heroic or foolish to fight against impossible odds, even if you know you are right? When is violence and revolt a justifiable strategy for change?
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Adapted in part from open sources.

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The Aztec: Life Under the Fifth Sun in Old Mexico

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Nicaragua, Imperialism, and National Identity

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An Introduction to Korean History

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