279. Finally: Not Boring History with Emily Glankler

Brave Writer

Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley

Books, Arts, Education For Kids, Kids & Family, Education

4.8 • 904 Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Do you remember history class as a list of dates and names to memorize? What if we told you there’s a better way to approach it—one that sparks curiosity and connection?

In this episode, we chat with historian and educator Emily Glankler about how to make history come alive for both kids and adults. We explore how history is more than just facts—it’s a story that helps us understand the world. Emily shares tips on critical thinking, thematic learning, and why questioning the past is essential to making sense of the present.

Join us for a fascinating discussion on how to approach history in a way that’s engaging, meaningful, and fun.

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Emily Glankler is found at: antisocialstudies.org
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0:51.4	I'm excited to welcome back to our podcast, one of my favorite guests, and certainly now one of
0:57.3	Melissa's. Emily Glencler is a history teacher and the founder of antisocial studies.
1:03.6	You might know her from her social media. She likes to make history education accessible through
1:10.5	entertaining us, informing us, and showing
1:14.2	how history is relevant today in the 21st century.
1:18.1	She's got really active accounts on both Instagram and TikTok, which we will share inside
1:22.9	the show notes, or you can check out her podcast, anti-social studies, on Apple or Spotify.
1:29.5	So buckle up.
1:31.3	Let's listen to Emily.
1:32.9	This conversation was incredible.
1:34.8	If you have any like misgivings or doubts or desires to understand how to teach history,
1:40.3	I think this episode in particular is going to give you an amazing array of tools and
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