El Diez y Seis de Septiembre
Why do some Texans celebrate El Diez y Seis de Septiembre (September 16), and...
Why Teach with Timelines? Cause & Effect!
I’m doing a short series about the value of timelines. They’re not as “boring”...
Why Teach with Timelines? Historical Context!
This week I’d like to talk about timelines and why it’s important to use...
Why Teach with Timelines? Understanding “Zeitgeist”
Sometimes timelines get messy…but that’s when they’re most interesting! Whenever you see a muddle...
NEW Feature: Young Heroes of Texas!
One of the special features we’ve added to the 25th Anniversary Edition of our...
Telling the Story of Texas
History is, first and foremost, a STORY! How we remember history depends a great...
How a Bill Becomes Law (Schoolhouse Rock)
In honor of Independence Day, I bring you the Schoolhouse Rock classic “How a...
The Lady in Blue
In May of 1628 Maria de Jesus de Agreda’s superiors wrote a letter to...
Another Hero Texas Forgot
Lt. Col. James Clinton Neill Born in North Carolina in 1790, Neill brought his...
Texas’ Forgotten Hero
Lt. Col. Henry Millard …has been nearly forgotten in Texas history, which is as...