Here you can post things from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. The Early Renaissance The first part of this video has an excellent history of the beginning of the Renaissance. Beware, the art contains full nudity and by the end of the video there is quite a bit of dark medieval art that is displayed … Continue reading Renaissance and Enlightenment
The Reformation was an exciting time in history. Here are some links for your Reformation studies. Reformers: Martin Luther Martin Luther, parts 1&2: excellent history of Martin Luther in an Amazon Instant video, narrated by Liam Neeson, free for Prime members Old Martin Luther movie: we watch this movie during our Reformation Party New Martin… Continue reading The Reformation
When we first heard we were being assigned to DC, we were pretty nervous. At first all we could see was the nightmare of traffic and the high cost of living! However, as we rolled down I-70, we began passing large brown signs for National Historic Sites and we were hooked! Back when George Washington… Continue reading First Manassas
Studying history does not demand centuries to pass before considering it history. In just my life time, there have been major historic events that blazed their way into the history books. I can remember exactly what I was doing and where I was standing when the space shuttle Challenger blew up. I have visited the… Continue reading 1900 through Present Day
Here you can post things from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. The Early Renaissance The first part of this video has an excellent history of the beginning of the Renaissance. Beware, the art contains full nudity and by the end of the video there is quite a bit of dark medieval art that is displayed … Continue reading Renaissance/Enlightenment
Please let me know if you would like more spaces or labels for your history hunting. There are several excellent resources we found while studying the Colonial Era of the New World, North America!! Videos: The Mayflower Pilgrims (very excellent history with maps) The Mayflower Deconstructed (excellent short video on the actual ship) Biography of… Continue reading Colonial Era
We have really enjoyed our walk through the Middle Ages. There are so many interesting things to learn and study!! From the serf life to common medical practices, the Middle Ages can teach us so much about fear, power, poverty, faith, and superstition. Have you studied this fascinating period of history? Please link in your… Continue reading Middle Ages
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