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sam
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History Teachers: What historical period or event are you currently reading about or most passionate about teaching? ?
10th grade, interested in us, and world history. I want to go to bgsu or terra in Ohio to be a history major.
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Jerry Tingstad
Professor/middle school teacher/48 years
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World War I, the period between wars, Weimar Republic, rise of Nazi Germany, WW II, concentrating on Europe.
These days reading a lot on Weimar and what went wrong.
Interwar period, listen to Ravel's Bolero, the musical piece starts slowly, and builds and builds, and ends with the entire orchestra at full volume. That's Weimar, and then Hitler.
These days reading a lot on Weimar and what went wrong.
Interwar period, listen to Ravel's Bolero, the musical piece starts slowly, and builds and builds, and ends with the entire orchestra at full volume. That's Weimar, and then Hitler.
Adam Johnson
Project Management
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Early America has my interest currently. 1780s - 1840s. Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose is a must read. Also Journal of a Trapper by Osborne Russell. Both are great for understanding life west of the Appalachians prior to westward expansion.
Michelle M.
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Hello again, Sam !
Although we know I am not a History teacher, I am very much a lover of history and as an actress it's important for me to be familiar with various periods and the origins of "things". I am not reading anything of an historical nature currently, but lean more towards visuals through film, documentaries which contain documentation, articles, recordings of the actual era. I share Advisor Jerry Tingstad's interest in 1930s and 40s Germany, but my favorite era is 1960's America.
I've made/make it a point to capture all the essence of the sixties because that whole decade was my childhood and I didn't pay attention to events as a child - too busy playing. I was alive for it, but since my parents didn't talk about it, I had no idea what was going on in the world, despite being at Eleanor Roosevelts' funeral when I was 3 (a story for another time).
I am also fascinated with the history of organizations, such as the American Medical Association and how psychiatry came about in its beginnings. So I more or less pick a topic more than a whole era and learn about that segment of its history.
Currently, I am very interested in The Gilded Age, New York City during 1870 to 1900. I also always loved the history of immigration to New York City during 1900 - 1915 and a little later. My grandparents immigrated during that time from Italy so it gives me insight to know how it was for them, how daily life was. I also favor NYC Depression Era because my mother lived through it and spoke about it often to me as a child and was affected by it despite my father's family not being affected. Knowing how life was for my relatives helps me understand them better.
A book that made great impact on me for my history was, "Blood of My Blood" by Richard Gambino which I read while I was in college, on my own, not an assignment. It is rich with the social, psychological history of Italian Americans in the early 20th Century. History is a life-long education and there will always be some "thing" or era that I explore.
Just a reminder that I advised you to think about Majoring in Education since you want to teach and explore how to do the history part at Bowling Green State University. You can take single History courses while there and the volunteer work I referred you to will give you active experience with history. Always be inspired !
Although we know I am not a History teacher, I am very much a lover of history and as an actress it's important for me to be familiar with various periods and the origins of "things". I am not reading anything of an historical nature currently, but lean more towards visuals through film, documentaries which contain documentation, articles, recordings of the actual era. I share Advisor Jerry Tingstad's interest in 1930s and 40s Germany, but my favorite era is 1960's America.
I've made/make it a point to capture all the essence of the sixties because that whole decade was my childhood and I didn't pay attention to events as a child - too busy playing. I was alive for it, but since my parents didn't talk about it, I had no idea what was going on in the world, despite being at Eleanor Roosevelts' funeral when I was 3 (a story for another time).
I am also fascinated with the history of organizations, such as the American Medical Association and how psychiatry came about in its beginnings. So I more or less pick a topic more than a whole era and learn about that segment of its history.
Currently, I am very interested in The Gilded Age, New York City during 1870 to 1900. I also always loved the history of immigration to New York City during 1900 - 1915 and a little later. My grandparents immigrated during that time from Italy so it gives me insight to know how it was for them, how daily life was. I also favor NYC Depression Era because my mother lived through it and spoke about it often to me as a child and was affected by it despite my father's family not being affected. Knowing how life was for my relatives helps me understand them better.
A book that made great impact on me for my history was, "Blood of My Blood" by Richard Gambino which I read while I was in college, on my own, not an assignment. It is rich with the social, psychological history of Italian Americans in the early 20th Century. History is a life-long education and there will always be some "thing" or era that I explore.
Just a reminder that I advised you to think about Majoring in Education since you want to teach and explore how to do the history part at Bowling Green State University. You can take single History courses while there and the volunteer work I referred you to will give you active experience with history. Always be inspired !
Philip Gauthier
Nuclear Plant Work Week Manager
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Prairieville, Louisiana
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I just Finished Re-Reading "1776" by David Mccollough which is a fantastic book on the start of the American Revolution. He also has a book called "John Adams" which is good as well. Highly Recommend both.
I also recommend the Smithsonian Book "Battles Map by Map". It covers in high level all the major battles in the history of the world. It leaves out a few important battles but overall, it's very good. There is also a "World War 2 Map by Map" book that is very good.
A Little more advanced is "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond. It really ties in Geography to history and delves into the why history unfolded the way it did. This is mandatory reading in some college history/geography classes
I Work in Nuclear Power so I love reading and teaching about Nuclear History. Especially the Manhattan project and the start of the nuclear age. It's a very diverse history and it's not just the bombs but how it developed into the power that we use today. I also enjoy reading about the accidents that were made along the way (Chernobyl, SL-1, Three Mile Island, Demon Core, Etc...).
Best of luck on becoming a history major!
I also recommend the Smithsonian Book "Battles Map by Map". It covers in high level all the major battles in the history of the world. It leaves out a few important battles but overall, it's very good. There is also a "World War 2 Map by Map" book that is very good.
A Little more advanced is "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond. It really ties in Geography to history and delves into the why history unfolded the way it did. This is mandatory reading in some college history/geography classes
I Work in Nuclear Power so I love reading and teaching about Nuclear History. Especially the Manhattan project and the start of the nuclear age. It's a very diverse history and it's not just the bombs but how it developed into the power that we use today. I also enjoy reading about the accidents that were made along the way (Chernobyl, SL-1, Three Mile Island, Demon Core, Etc...).
Best of luck on becoming a history major!