Emily is joined by medieval historian (and founder of Marco Learning) John Moscatiello as they discuss (and sometimes debunk) the role of the Christian Church in the Middle Ages. Topics include land grabs, the Crusades, and the Black Death.
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Emily Learns About Monty Python and the Myth of Medieval Justice with John Moscatiello
Emily is joined by medieval historian (and founder of Marco Learning ) John Moscatiello to debunk medieval justice in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Topics include witch trials, torture devices, and the power of kings.
Emily Learns About Monty Python and the Myth of the “Dark Ages” with John Moscatiello
Emily talks to an actual medieval historian (John Moscatiello, Founder of Marco Learning) about her favorite movie of all time: Monty Python and the Holy Grail. In Part 1, they wonder, were the Middle Ages really as bad as movies make them seem? (Spoiler: No! It’s a conspiracy!) Topics include Medieval versus Renaissance art, the …
US History Ep. 16: The Postwar World or, “Boom, Baby!”
I know you’ve all been anxiously awaiting the conclusion of this narrative that literally no one else has ever told in history. How does World War II end? Does Hitler create a Reich to last a thousand years? Am I actually speaking Japanese right now?! OK let’s get right to it. Today we’re finishing World …
Emily Learns About… Emma Goldman (part 3) with Rudy Ramirez!
Emily Learns About… Emma Goldman (part 2) with Rudy Ramirez!
January 6: Resources for Teachers
I’ll be compiling resources I make or find related to the pro-Trump attack on the Capitol today. Here is a link to my document where I have been compiling Q&A about the event. Here is a great website where another teacher has compiled some ideas for how to approach these discussions. Sources on Affinity Groups …
Emily Learns About… Emma Goldman (part 1) with Rudy Ramirez!
Emma Goldman was an immigrant teenage anarchist who just wanted to dance (and overthrow the government.) But the real question is… how did she end up running an ice cream shop?
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6 Hours in the Life of a Hybrid Teacher or, “Why I stress cried in my car this afternoon”
Full disclosure: I love teaching. I love my school. I love my kids. But this is insane. Are you curious why so many teachers are “complaining” in your news feed or looking at other career options? (Because, trust me, most of them are.) Teaching has always been a difficult job. My responsibilities have grown from …