Historical Methods
7 courses·EN
Investigate how historians work with sources, chronology, memory, and maps.
Use these lessons to examine an account’s evidence and context. World History applies such methods to broader patterns and events.
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Courses in this topic
Analyzing Historical Maps
This training teaches participants to analyze historical maps by examining place, purpose, and perspective to deepen their understanding of historical context.
15 slides·30 min
Era Division in World History
Learn how historians categorize world history into distinct eras and understand the criteria behind these chronological divisions. Ideal for students and history enthusiasts seeking a clearer framework for global historical periods.
14 slides·28 min
Historical Timelines & Periodization
Learn to analyze historical timelines by identifying change, continuity, and periodization patterns.
14 slides·28 min
Oral History: Memory & Interpretation
An introductory training for learners on the fundamentals of oral history, focusing on memory, crafting effective questions, and interpreting personal narratives.
9 slides·18 min
Primary Sources for World History
Learn how to analyze and interpret primary sources to build historical thinking skills, designed for educators and students of world history.
14 slides·28 min
Reading Historical Letters
Teaches students how to analyze historical letters by examining voice, audience, and context.
14 slides·28 min
Reading Primary Sources
Learn to analyze primary sources by identifying author, purpose, and historical context.
14 slides·28 min