ANZAC Day
In April the thoughts of many history teachers turn to ANZAC Day (April 25th). Marked on the anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand troops being deployed in World War…
Tag: History
History is Written By…
Have you heard that saying, “history is written by the winners”? It means that, ultimately, the version of events that is recorded and passed on is created and sanction by…
History at Your Fingertips
Ah, the internet. There’s many things to hate about the internet. As with any tool people use it to spread hate, to manipulate, to commit crimes, and to hurt others.…
Ancient Egypt
Is there any more mysterious and enthralling period than the time of the Ancient Egyptians? A civilisation that grew up along the fertile banks of the Nile river and spanned…
What’s the Deal with Halloween in Australia?
Welcome to October. One could argue that 2020 has been a year-long horror story but just to up the ante we’ve entered the month of Halloween and your local supermarket…
Hopeful History
History can be…confronting. There are, undoubtedly, many dark moments in history. For those of us living in the present it can be difficult to reconcile the past with what we…
A History Teacher’s Guide to Self-Care
History teachers are in a unique position. History is about human stories. Far more important than names and dates, history lessons are about helping students explore the experiences of the…
