Why Teach with Timelines? Historical Context!
This week I’d like to talk about timelines and why it’s important to use...
Why Teach with Timelines? Understanding “Zeitgeist”
Sometimes timelines get messy…but that’s when they’re most interesting! Whenever you see a muddle...
Texas’ First Offshore Drilling at Goose Creek
I have to say that I am especially fascinated with the history of Texas...
Happy Birthday, Davy Crockett
The more I study history, the more I feel like I actually “know” people...
The Rest of the Story of the Battle of Medina
For over 60 years, Paul Harvey delighted Americans with broadcasts he called “The Rest...
The Fall of the First Republic of Texas
August 18 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Medina–bloodiest battle in Texas history–where...
NEW Feature: Young Heroes of Texas!
One of the special features we’ve added to the 25th Anniversary Edition of our...
Telling the Story of Texas
History is, first and foremost, a STORY! How we remember history depends a great...
How a Bill Becomes Law (Schoolhouse Rock)
In honor of Independence Day, I bring you the Schoolhouse Rock classic “How a...
Juneteenth!
On January 1, 1863 Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation proclaiming “that all persons held as...