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Test your history knowledge with this fun, educational, interactive quiz!

by David Tollen | May 9, 2018 | Teacher-Specific

I wanted to offer something fun for teachers and students — and for anyone who loves history as much as I do. That’s why I created The Jericho River History Quiz. It’s an interactive educational experience. Test your knowledge, learn revealing...

Turn Your History Class into an Adventure!

by David Tollen | May 2, 2018 | Ancient History, Teacher-Specific

Students will love this journey through Western Civilization — from ancient history to modern times. My educational edition of The Jericho River has been published, and it’s ready for you to use as a supplemental teaching resource. In this new edition, you’ll...

Teaching History: This is How to Grab Your Students

by David Tollen | Feb 2, 2018 | Teacher-Specific

A little while ago, I wrote an op-ed for History News Network — on how to make history interesting. It’s particularly valuable for anyone teaching history. To read the article, please click here or on William the Conqueror below …...

The Magic of History – See the Video

by David Tollen | Jan 17, 2018 | Ancient History, Teacher-Specific

A little while ago, I spoke at a TEDx conference — to an audience of smart, motivated high school students. My topic was the magic of history. I told the students many of my favorite short stories from past times. I wanted to reveal history’s endless well...
Teaching History by Sailing The Jericho River

Teaching History by Sailing The Jericho River

by David Tollen | Jan 16, 2018 | Ancient History, Teacher-Specific, Roman Empire

How an Unusual Novel and an Ohio Teacher Are Repackaging History Education A high school teacher in Ohio has done some smart, creative instruction with my novel, The Jericho River. This post describes her lesson-building and offers ideas on teaching with the book —...
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