Sigh. Second year in a row - no posts in August. The good news is I've stockpiled some information to turn into blog posts. Here's the first.
I have to admit that I have discovered podcasts. Below are four that I now use, along with their website - just in case you don't have an iPod.
There are many advantages to listening to podcasts - especially well done ones - in our ever-busy world. You can listen to them while you exercise, take walks, drive to work, lunchbreaks, etc. Books are great, and I would never give up on them, but podcasts are usually one-topic, and the ones I've listed run between 13 and 20 minutes.
While this is a very brief list, try them. Post others history related/Social Studies related podcasts if you have some favorites.
The four I'm currently listening to, both American history and World history, are:
Colonial Williamsburg podcasts (American colonial history). Want to know about the importance of fifes in the 18th century military world?
History Network Military History podcasts (Military History, world history). I now know more about howitzers than ever before.
Things You Missed In History Class podcast, by How Stuff Works (Two hosts present world history topics). Tidbits on the fourth crusade that I never realized.
A History of the World in 100 Objects podcast by the British Museum and the BBC. (Unique view of history through 100 different objects and their effect and influence on history).
I realize there are many more out there - and gradually more will be added to this list. Try one, and enjoy!
Photo:
-
