A Second Shot at History

Were you terrible at history class? Was it just a blur of boring lectures, endless dates, and the same old lineup of white dudes who apparently did everything and invented everything? Maybe your teacher was also your football, wrestling, or baseball coach — because apparently nothing says “qualified historian” like calling plays and assigning worksheets. Or maybe they were the kind of teacher who told you you’d end up at McDonald’s because you were a girl, or Black, or couldn’t catch a deep slant your quarterback couldn’t throw even if his mother’s life depended on it. (Okay, that got a little personal — moving on.) If you’ve ever wanted a second shot at learning the real history — the messy, uncomfortable, hilarious, and often infuriating truth — welcome to A Second Shot at History, or ASH for short. I’m Mr. Stepp, a master-educated history professor with over seven years of public education experience. I’ve spent my career teaching students how to separate myth from reality, story fr