Category: History Education
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Forty Days: How Venice and Ragusa Invented Quarantine
In 1377 Ragusa made ships wait a month offshore. Venice turned the idea into forty days, island hospitals and health passports. Here is how two medieval ports invented quarantine, and why every lockdown since is their descendant.
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Do No Harm: The Hippocratic Oath, the Healing God, and the Plague of Athens
What does the Hippocratic Oath actually say, why was it revolutionary, and what did a Greek doctor do when the Plague of Athens hit in 429 BCE? Apollo, Asclepius, dream cures at Epidaurus, and the summer when nothing worked.
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Al-Khwarizmi and the House of Wisdom: The Man Who Gave Us the Algorithm
In 820s Baghdad an outsider from the Silk Road wrote a book with no symbols that named algebra and, through a Latin misspelling of his name, the algorithm. Meet al-Khwarizmi, the House of Wisdom, and the recipe still running inside your phone.
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Inside the 429 BCE Plague of Athens: What Thucydides Witnessed (And What Modern DNA Reveals)
Thucydides survived the plague that struck Athens in 430 BCE and wrote down every symptom. Here is what he saw, and what DNA from a Kerameikos mass grave can and cannot tell us about the disease.
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AP World History 1450 to 1900: Why Students Remember People, Not Periods
A teacher’s guide to AP World History Units 3 to 6, from the Columbian Exchange to the Scramble for Africa: what the exam really tests, why students remember people rather than periods, and three ways to use our free apps with the units.
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“Plague of Athens VR” The Past Meets The Future in Our Latest Release!
Dear History Enthusiasts, It’s been a whirlwind journey for the entire History Adventures team, and today, we’re proud to share with you a project that has been two years in the making. Introducing “Plague of Athens VR” – an immersive experience now available on Meta Quest’s App Lab! A Haunting Chapter “Plague of Athens VR”…
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Discover the 7 Best Graphic Novels About Modern History
The world of comics isn’t limited to superhero battles or Archie and Jughead stories. They can be the gateway to learning about historical events that took place decades ago. Graphic illustrations in comics about history can capture the essence of historical events, addressing prevalent issues by looking into the past visually. If you want to…
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6 Best Games About Historical Pandemics
The world has seen numerous pandemics, disastrously affecting public health. It’s crucial for everyone to be aware of their causes, symptoms, and preventive measures. However, most people consider historical pandemics to be not so interesting to gain information about because the long hours of textbook reading tire them out. A fun-filled way to gain this information…
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7 Best Graphic Novels About the Ancient World
The ancient world is full of interesting events, historical battles, centennial disputes, and classical themes hidden between boring old history books. If you’re keen to learn about the happenings of the ancient world in a far more captivating way, graphic novels are your best bet. Alternate realities paired with enthralling visuals highlight historical events from…
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6 Best Games about Alternate History: Learning History the Interesting Way
If you thought video games about history were the ultimate learning tool you needed, you are mistaken. While historic games give you facts and figures about significant past events, games about alternate history allow you to dissect events unlike anything else. While learning history, often questions are asked about what could have occurred if a…