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The Power of History and Art Combined
Through the HistoryThroughArt program, you’ll learn to see history in a new way by combining the abstract lessons of history with the visual power of art! Aren’t you tired of history books… more →
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The Power of History and Art Combined
Scott Powell wrote 3 months ago: Through the HistoryThroughArt program, you’ll learn to see history in a new way by combining t … more →
Ancient History payment plans now available!
Scott Powell wrote 1 year ago: Croesus: Solon, am I not the most fortunate man alive? Solon: No great king, anyone looking at us ov … more →
The Ancient History Webpage is Finally Up!
Scott Powell wrote 1 year ago: Hurricane Ike can’t keep a good history program down! The Ancient History webpage for Powell H … more →
Ancient History Registration Opens Soon
Scott Powell wrote 1 year ago: Due to the rigors of initiating a new school year with a vastly expanded group of homeschooling stud … more →
Bloggers Tackle History
Scott Powell wrote 1 year ago: As a teacher, I can say with confidence that the best way to make sure you understand something is t … more →
The Islamist Entanglement Now Available as Individual Lectures!
Scott Powell wrote 1 year ago: My latest course, The Islamist Entanglement, starts tomorrow, and I couldn’t be more excited. … more →
Middle East Milestones: The Treaty of Karlowitz (1699)
Scott Powell wrote 1 year ago: The latter seventeenth century saw the marked advance of Western civilization at the expense of Isla … more →
Give the Gift of History for the Holidays!
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Scott Powell wrote 1 year ago: Powell History is offering its most amazing set of specials ever this holiday season. There’s … more →
Middle East Milestones: The Battle of Lepanto (1571)
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Scott Powell wrote 1 year ago: Previously in this series, I discussed how Western advances in science and technology championed by … more →
Guest Post: Why I love Powell History
Jason Crawford wrote 1 year ago: The biggest problem with most history classes is that they are simply boring (as anyone who took his … more →
Course Announcement: The Islamist Entanglement (Pre-Registration Opens Today!)
Scott Powell wrote 2 years ago: Americans are deeply divided over the direction to take in the Middle East. Must we “stay the … more →
Celebrate "Black Friday" at Powell History!
Scott Powell wrote 2 years ago: Finish digesting that huge turkey dinner, put the Thanksgiving controversy behind you, and be sure t … more →
Middle East Milestones: Portugal and the Age of Discovery
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Scott Powell wrote 2 years ago: A good traditional date assigned as the beginning of the Age of Discovery is 1415. In that year, Por … more →
The Bookmeister: Recommended Readings (Lectures 2&3)
swooptrooper wrote 2 years ago: Here are some links to the recommended readings from Lectures 2 & 3 – Rise of Feudal Chris … more →
The PHR Neologism Contest
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Scott Powell wrote 2 years ago: This post is no longer available. Thank you, Scott Powell. … more →
The Bookmeister: Recommended Readings (Lecture 1)
swooptrooper wrote 2 years ago: I’m happy to welcome Scott Robinson, one of my students in “A First History for Adults, … more →
Five Amazing Options for Studying American History!
Scott Powell wrote 2 years ago: Powell History is now offering five amazing options for adults who want to make up for lost time and … more →
Announcing A Special Installment of "A First History for Adults:" The Islamist Entanglement
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Scott Powell wrote 2 years ago: How did we become “bogged down” in the quagmire of the Middle East, and how do we restore a policy o … more →
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About History (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Scott Powell wrote 2 years ago: This Monday, July 23, I will begin hosting a teleconference lecture series for homeschooling parents … more →
