The Psychology of Historical Thinking: How Our Biases Shape the Past (and the Stories We Tell Ourselves)

The Psychology of Historical Thinking: How Our Biases Shape the Past (and the Stories We Tell Ourselves) Have you ever wondered why some historical events feel like absolute truths, while others are murky, debatable, or completely ignored? Why do we idolize some figures while villainizing others? And why do people argue so much about history, … Read more

Why Do We Learn Certain History Topics and Ignore Others?

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Why Do We Learn Certain History Topics and Ignore Others? (And How to Sneak More Interesting Stuff Into Your Classroom Anyway) Ah, history class. The place where we learn about George Washington’s wooden teeth (spoiler: they weren’t wooden), the Boston Tea Party (which wasn’t really about tea), and the Pyramids (which were not built by … Read more