Hector Allemand
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📒 Passionate about writing! 😍 Fan of the history, outdoors, dogs, dancing and music. 🤔 life is too short to not write...
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The Legacy of Historical Figures
Exploring Their Impact on the World with Humor and Drama Throughout the tapestry of history, there are figures whose deeds and actions have shaped the world we live in today. From the bold conquerors to the innovative thinkers, these historical personalities have left an indelible mark on society. Join us on a journey filled with humor and drama as we delve into the captivating tales of how these remarkable individuals have influenced the course of human civilization.
By Hector Allemand6 days ago in 01
History textbooks are still a primary source
High school history teachers across the country are slowly realizing that their textbooks are outdated. That is, they've recently digested the latest research on primary sources in history and are frantically rewriting their curriculum materials. This is great news for students — thanks to more authentic primary sources, they'll be better prepared to understand our modern past and the context of current events.
By Hector Allemand2 years ago in 01
How accurate are history books?
History is the study of the past. It's something that we have been doing for years. All around us we are surrounded by artifacts from different times and places, from different people. This is what we have to build our history to prove that certain things happened. Are history books accurate?
By Hector Allemand2 years ago in 01
Is history objective or subjective? the legends of history say so.
History may or may not be written by the victors, but there's no denying that history is a representation of reality. A biased one, with all the benefits and flaws of any other representation. And reality is what we're here to discuss: is it possible for history to be objective?
By Hector Allemand2 years ago in FYI
Are history books primary sources if they weren't written during the subject's lifetime?
When studying history, it's important to use primary sources to learn more about the subject. If a source is written by an eyewitness, or someone who experienced something firsthand, then it's likely a better source than a book that was published later and relies on past accounts. Why is that?
By Hector Allemand2 years ago in Journal
Are history books accurate?
This is an excellent question, which has actually been a topic of debate for quite some time. After all, history books are written by historians and/or other well-known authors. So, surely they must be telling us the truth? However, there are many instances through history when so-called facts have been proven wrong.
By Hector Allemand2 years ago in FYI
Is history and social studies the same thing?
History and social studies is different thing. For example, history is learning about what happened in the past through recordings, pictures or stories. On the other hand, Social Studies is learning about how people live and work together to form communities. Primarily, history is always written in the past tense while social studies is set in the present.
By Hector Allemand2 years ago in Education
History teachers – are you in demand?
History teachers – are you in demand? If you've had your teaching qualifications for more than a few years, I'm sure you've felt at times like the only thing that's changing is the technology . . . and just how far we have to chase our students to get them to sit down and listen!
By Hector Allemand2 years ago in Education
Hey historians, can history be objective?
I recently came across two fascinating podcasts. The first was a history podcast called Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. Carlin uses his signature dramatic and exaggerated reenactment-style performance to bring history to life with amazing personal stories of historical figures, vivid narration of primary source accounts and well produced dramatic production.
By Hector Allemand2 years ago in Humans
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