Past for Plebs

This is the second episode in our Pre-Colombian series on life in the Americas before the European arrival. Shawn visits the largest city in ancient Mesoamerica and explores the rise and fall of this titanic urban center. Discover human history with the Past for Plebs with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. This podcast is related to the YouTub...

This is the first episode in our Pre-Colombian series on life in the Americas before the European arrival. Our host, Shawn, clarifies some important terminologies and explores the archeological evidence for the Ancient Olmec Civilization. Discover human history with the Past for Plebs with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. This podcast is rela...

In this episode, our host Shawn shares how he uses interactive maps in the classroom to teach history! You can read his research by using this link: ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rm4arcIuo5vjxjSeToESeP-gdGhb_u8LSR0wWUX5CM0/edit?usp=sharing⁠ Discover human history with the Past for Plebs with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. This podcas...

This episode is dedicated to the best ways to teach history. Our host, Shawn, shares how he uses historical resources in the classroom to best inspire his students to learn about the past. Along the way, we also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each source. Discover human history with the Past for Plebs with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and histor...

This episode is dedicated to the "philosophy of history" . Our host, Shawn, lists 4 of the leading philosophies and how we analyze the past. The 4 models of historical analysis are: Cyclical History History as Progress Heartbeat History Theological History Discover human history with the Past for Plebs with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and hist...

In this throwback episode, Shawn dives into the complex past of the English language. Discover human history with the Past for Plebs with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for accompanying videos and visuals to go along with our audio episodes. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2mkJ6JbmzOZhnXg6Q-BPA

"Gladiator"; A Hollywood tribute to Ancient Rome. In this throwback episode, Shawn dissects the historical accuracy of the film and all its contents. Discover human history with the Past for Plebs with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for accompanying videos and visuals to go along with our audio epi...

In this throwback episode, Shawn wrestles with the questions of colonization and the what ifs of history. Why didn't china colonize the world like Europe did? Discover human history with the Past for Plebs with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for accompanying videos and visuals to go along with our audio...

In this throwback episode, Shawn discusses western military history and the patterns we see across thousands of years. Discover human history with the Past for Plebs with original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for accompanying videos and visuals to go along with our audio episodes. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

In this throwback episode, Shawn discusses the importance of source material, understanding historical bias, and the levels of historical consciousness. Discover human history with the Past for Plebs hosting original podcasts released weekly and presented by real history teachers and historians. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for accompanying videos and visuals to go along with our audio episode...

After 5 years of being off the air, the Past for Plebs podcast is proud to announce its triumphant return! In this episode, Shawn welcomes everyone back to the podcast and updates the audience on some big moments in his life. Specifically, Shawn shares how he got interested in history to begin with, and why history means so much to him. Discover human history with the Past for Plebs with original...