How to Add Hymns to Your History Course
Would you like to add hymns to your history course? Can you add hymns to your history course? Are hymns even a legitimate resource when it comes to teaching history?…
Read moreHow to Get Your Kids to Love History
As a child, it felt like I spent a lot of time studying Ancient Egypt. My mom tells me I didn’t really—but it felt like that to me. Unfortunately, I…
Read moreHymns of American History – The United States in the Late 1800’s (1850-1900)
In my last post, I remarked upon the dramatic changes which America saw in the first half of the 19th century. As we take up our thread again at the…
Read moreHymns of American History – The United States in the Early 1800’s (1800-1850)
The 19th century was a time of bustling activity. In no quarter of the globe was this more true than in America. The incredible changes which fifty years worked in…
Read moreThe Hymns of American History – Colonial America (1700’s)
As more and more settlers crossed the Atlantic to establish new homes in America, the land which had once been endless miles of untamed forest was transformed into a…
Read moreThe House with Two Grandmothers – Book Review
Book Details Title: The House with Two Grandmothers Author: Rebecca Martin Publisher: Christian Light Publications, Inc. Genre: Fiction Number of Pages: 125 Theme: Small town life during the Depression Age…
Read moreThe Hymns of American History-The Early Settlers (1600s)
As the European explorers pioneered along the newly discovered coast, and delved into the forests and plains which lay beyond it, they were quickly followed by a wave of settlers…
Read moreWhich Century Is It?
This may sound like an unusual question. We are all aware that the 2000’s are the 21st century. But when looking at historical writing, it is often confusing to follow…
Read moreThe Hymns of American History – America Explored (1500’s)
Christopher Columbus, as mentioned in the previous post, had sailed in quest of a new route to India. When he landed in San Salvador, he naturally imagined that he had…
Read moreThe Hymns of American History – Columbus Discovers America (1400’s)
Although the Vikings had proven that it was possible to reach land to the west of Europe, they do not appear to have followed up their discovery with trade or…
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