Preview of the Year
Medieval World History
August : Introduction to World Geography
Why are all maps wrong?
How can we represent our planet?
September: The Ancients - The Greek and Roman foundations of "Western" Civilization
Is Rome Alive and Well in the Twin Cities?
Are We Rome?
October: Feudal Europe, The "Dark" Ages
Why Didn't They Turn the Lights On?
November - December: The History of Islam
Does the media accurately portray the Islamic Faith?
January: West African Kingdoms
What IS Africa?
Who Would Trade Salt for Gold?
February: CHINA - Yesterday - Today - Tomorrow
Does a Wall Work?
Open Door or Closed Door? Why?
March: Medieval Japan
WHAT VALUES MATTER?
April: The Americas
1491: What Were the Americas Like BEFORE
the Europeans?
1491 vs 1493
May: The Renaissance and Reformation
How Can one Individual Both Threaten AND
Advance a Civilization?