Easter Island Dilemma; How Hypothesis Builds Thought & Theory — Gavin D’AcquistoAs I began the case study in this unit I was presented with multiple plausible hypotheses. And it overwhelmed me at first. During the past…Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Theories & Misinterpretation; Mexica Society — Gavin D’AcquistoWhat have you concluded from this case study about scholarly interpretations of Mexica human sacrifice? Have we found an accurate…Apr 7, 2021Apr 7, 2021
COVID-19 & The Black Death — Gavin D’AcquistoSometimes historians use the concept of change and continuity to draw comparisons between a point in the past and the present moment. Is…Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
Our Responsibility; The Affect of Modern Misconceptions on African HistoryThe African past (and present) are widely misunderstood and misrepresented. Do we have an ethical responsibility to learn about the…Mar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021
A New World; The Rise of MonotheismWhat resulted from the rise of organized religion and monotheism specifically? Which of these consequences holds primacy over the others…Mar 17, 2021Mar 17, 2021
The Silk Road; The Good & The Ugly— Gavin D’AcquistoOne aspect of historical significance in determining whether the events or developments were important to the people at the time. What…Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 2021
For Sport, Not For Violence: The Wild Misconception — Gavin D’AcquistoWhat have you concluded from this case study about scholarly interpretations of the Roman games? Have we found an accurate depiction, or…Feb 25, 2021Feb 25, 2021
Taking Historical Perspectives — Gavin D’AcquistoWhat role should our own values, beliefs, and morals (our own perspectives) play in taking historical perspectives? Must we set them aside…Feb 3, 2021Feb 3, 2021
Human Affairs in Agriculture — Gavin D’AcquistoThe beginning of agricultural cultivation marked a pinnacle moment in human history. For roving tribes and bands of people could finally…Jan 27, 2021Jan 27, 2021
Primary Sources of Prehistoric Humans— Gavin D’AcquistoIt is things such as cave paintings, pottery, tools, etc. Those essential primary sources that historians can better learn and understand…Jan 20, 2021Jan 20, 2021