Articles written by Michael Streich

Although Christian images of "heaven" find expression in the Bible, the evolution of religion from the ancient world may have influenced popular depictions and belief.

Apr 20, 2009 - Michael Streich

Centered around Constantinople, the Eastern Empire evolved into the Byzantine Empire, preserving Roman culture, law, and Christian institutions.

Apr 19, 2009 - Michael Streich

The dissolution of Charlemagne's empire and the death of Pope Nicholas the Great contributed to growing anarchy and corruption, addressed in 910 by the Cluniac reforms.

Apr 19, 2009 - Michael Streich

The success of Charlemagne can be viewed through his educational, commercial, military, and bureaucratic reforms as well as his strong support of Christian institutions.

Apr 18, 2009 - Michael Streich

College transfer programs should be a viable option for students that cannot afford a traditional four-year residential program at a senior institution.

Apr 17, 2009 - Michael Streich

The power of relics, notably the bodies or parts of bodies associated with saintly men and women, can be traced to the ancient world and may even predate civilization.

Apr 17, 2009 - Michael Streich

Osiris may have been an early Egyptian king whose triumphs inspired myth and legends that eventually portrayed him as a god who defied death and represented eternal life.

Apr 16, 2009 - Michael Streich

Winning the presidency during the bicentennial year, Jimmy Carter introduced new directions in foreign policy that would ultimately contribute to his political demise.

Apr 15, 2009 - Michael Streich

Most professors welcome students seeking sincere answers to questions regarding exam, essay, and paper grades but success depends on the student requesting the meeting.

Apr 14, 2009 - Michael Streich

Followers of the Bacchic cult were viewed with suspicion, given their secret revelries, initiations, and rituals, all viewed as a threat to the Roman state and society.

Apr 14, 2009 - Michael Streich

Setting up a list of speakers willing to share within the classroom provides real life benefits for students and enhances curricular goals and outcomes.

Apr 13, 2009 - Michael Streich

Bishop Walter Mixa's Easter sermon further clouded an already murky perception that the Catholic Church is not being true to the facts of history, notably Nazi Germany.

Apr 13, 2009 - Michael Streich

Most students enter the final exam week with dread, contemplating long hours of last minute cramming in the wee hours before the exam; but it doesn't have to be that way.

Apr 12, 2009 - Michael Streich

The forced opening up of Japan created a movement toward modernization that enabled Japan to develop as a strong imperialist power by the end of the 19th century.

Apr 12, 2009 - Michael Streich

Although well intentioned, the Dawes Act resulted in massive land losses for Native American tribes and ultimately resulted in widespread poverty and despair.

Apr 11, 2009 - Michael Streich

The story of the Wilhelm Gustloff is closely tied to the on-going discussion of German refugees fleeing from the East in 1945 as Russian armies advanced on Berlin.

Apr 10, 2009 - Michael Streich

Winning six states, Goldwater was viewed as an extremist whose views would result in nuclear confrontation with Russia while LBJ was considered the lesser of two evils.

Apr 9, 2009 - Michael Streich

Alleged attacks on two American destroyers by North Vietnamese patrol boats gave the Johnson Administration an excuse to request passage of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution.

Apr 9, 2009 - Michael Streich

Following the unconditional surrender at Bataan, American and Filipino troops were marched north in April 1942, enduring shocking cruelties and inhumane treatment.

Apr 9, 2009 - Michael Streich

The late medieval preoccupation with witchcraft led to a redefinition of demonic possession that still affects certain Christian traditions denying psychological answers.

Apr 8, 2009 - Michael Streich

Dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city-state, the Parthenon represented a superb example of classical architecture and is still the iconic image of Greece.

Apr 7, 2009 - Michael Streich

Influenced by Egypt and the Ancient Near East, Minoan culture represented a uniquely different civilization seen in the ruins of the palace in modern-day Heraklion.

Apr 6, 2009 - Michael Streich

The focus of Holy Week in the Christian calendar is the death and physical resurrection of Jesus and it is this fact that provides legitimacy to Christian claims.

Apr 5, 2009 - Michael Streich

Drought more than politics and war may have undermined several ancient civilizations , leaving them vulnerable to internal stability and external conquest.

Apr 5, 2009 - Michael Streich

Henry Clay's resolutions sparked hot debate on the role of Congress in permitting or limiting slavery in the newly acquired territories from Mexico.

Apr 5, 2009 - Michael Streich

Beginning an Australian tour in Sydney and ending in tropical Cairns gives visitors a diversified glimpse into the many varied facets of a unique and exciting continent.

Apr 4, 2009 - Michael Streich

The benefits of developing a pool of regular school volunteers are many as long as administrators use caution in how such volunteers are used during the school day.

Apr 4, 2009 - Michael Streich

Congress should pass Senate Bill 1691 and authorize the formation of commissions to document the treatment of European resident aliens during World War II in the U.S.

Apr 4, 2009 - Michael Streich

National Poetry Month encourages teachers to incorporate poetry into lesson plans and the history classroom is no exception, connecting poems with narrative study.

Apr 3, 2009 - Michael Streich

A newly released German film recounts the heroic exploits of John Rabe as the Japanese occupied Nanking in China, popularizing a forgotten part of history.

Apr 3, 2009 - Michael Streich

There are many ways to successfully market a student summer tour and achieve desired enrollment numbers even in a weak economy.

Apr 3, 2009 - Michael Streich

The 1848 national election may have laid the groundwork for a decade of growing division between the North and the South through the issue of the extension of slavery.

Apr 2, 2009 - Michael Streich

The stress of an extended overseas tour with student groups can be minimized and even alleviated if teachers follow basic guidelines that keep everyone on track.

Apr 2, 2009 - Michael Streich

Munich offers visitors many options during tour visits that feature a "free day" in the city for tour participants, including museums, palaces, and the BMW plant.

Apr 2, 2009 - Michael Streich

The move from the inner city to the sprawling suburbs of the 1950s reflected the goals of achieving the American Dream but left minorities outside of the equation.

Apr 1, 2009 - Michael Streich

Deciphering Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs began with the discovery of the Rosetta Stone by French scholars during Napoleon's failed attempt to occupy Egypt in 1798.

Mar 31, 2009 - Michael Streich

The Print Revolution begun in the 1450s provided Reformation leaders of the 16th century with tools to rapidly convey messages easily understood through mass propaganda.

Mar 31, 2009 - Michael Streich

There are many positive reasons to design and facilitate a relevant club program in high school as a necessary adjunct to the learning process.

Mar 30, 2009 - Michael Streich

Begun as a challenge to Church property and prosperity, John Wycliffe's movement rejected views of the Eucharist as well as producing a vernacular scripture in England.

Mar 30, 2009 - Michael Streich

The mantra of most history teachers preparing examinations is the "bubble-sheet" experience, yet this approach, though easy, seldom achieves long term results.

Mar 29, 2009 - Michael Streich

Early merchant associations, equated with the beginning of town life and European trade fairs, enabled powerful organizations like the Hanseatic League to dominate.

Mar 29, 2009 - Michael Streich

Jesus first miracle, performed at a wedding feast, may have highlighted his respect for the institution while demonstrating his Lordship over creation.

Mar 28, 2009 - Michael Streich

For the unprepared teacher, showing a movie in class or deciding to discuss "current events" may be a daily lifeline, but such activities undermine curricular goals.

Mar 27, 2009 - Michael Streich

The planting of vineyards can be traced to the earliest ancient settlements, inaugurating a process that ultimately universalized wine as the chief ancient drink.

Mar 27, 2009 - Michael Streich

Site of one of the oldest Middle East settlements, Tarsus played a prominent role in the histories of competing Near East and Mediterranean empires.

Mar 27, 2009 - Michael Streich

Outlining, power points, and rote memorization deaden the study of history in high schools and can produce generations of citizens that fear and hate studying history.

Mar 26, 2009 - Michael Streich

Unplanned teacher absences should not result in wasted classroom time. Creating "emergency lesson plans" will ensure the continuity of classroom learning.

Mar 26, 2009 - Michael Streich

Helpful activities that enhance American History lesson plans by incorporating visuals that encourage student observation, analysis, and higher thinking skills.

Mar 26, 2009 - Michael Streich

After many provocations like the raids of English privateers on Spanish ships and open assistance to Dutch rebels in the Netherlands, Philip II launched his armada.

Mar 26, 2009 - Michael Streich

Hoping to throw the election of 1948 into the House of Representatives, Southern "Dixiecrats" mobilized to stop federal anti-segregationist legislation.

Mar 25, 2009 - Michael Streich