Gavin D'AcquistoEaster 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…3 min read·Apr 14, 2021----
Gavin D'AcquistoTheories & 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…4 min read·Apr 7, 2021----
Gavin D'AcquistoCOVID-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…2 min read·Mar 31, 2021----
Gavin D'AcquistoOur 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…3 min read·Mar 24, 2021----
Gavin D'AcquistoA 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…2 min read·Mar 17, 2021----
Gavin D'AcquistoThe 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…2 min read·Mar 4, 2021----
Gavin D'AcquistoFor 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…2 min read·Feb 25, 2021----
Gavin D'AcquistoTaking 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…1 min read·Feb 3, 2021----
Gavin D'AcquistoHuman 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…1 min read·Jan 27, 2021----
Gavin D'AcquistoPrimary 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…1 min read·Jan 20, 2021----