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Learning History - Coggle Diagram
Learning History
Learning historical facts
Categories for analyzing history
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Cultural history
Intellectual history
Religious history
Scientific and technological history
Arts and literature
Time periods
Ancient history (prehistory - 500 CE)
Medieval history (500 CE - 1500 CE)
Early Modern history (1500 CE - 1750 CE)
Modern history (1750 CE - present)
Asian history (varies by region)
African history (varies by region)
South American history (varies by region)
Regions
Europe
Asia
Africa
Middle East
North America
South America
Oceania
Timelines
Political history timeline
Economic history timeline
Social history timeline
Cultural history timeline
Intellectual history timeline
Religious history timeline
Scientific and technological history timeline
Arts and literature timeline
Military events timeline
Global events timelines
Major wars and conflicts
Revolutions and uprisings
Diplomatic events and treaties
Cultural and intellectual movements
Aggregate Timelines (combining multiple timelines)
Understanding the big picture of history
Examining relevant sources
Finding reputable books, articles, and lectures
Analyzing primary sources
Identifying biases and perspectives
Identifying major historical events
Making connections between events, societies, economies, and technologies
Identifying patterns and trends
Analyzing cause-and-effect relationships
Understanding the impact of historical events
Remembering what you've learned
Mnemonic devices (acronyms, visualization, association)
Flashcards on Anki
Summaries
Learning historical stories and anecdotes
First Hand Anecdotes
Reading letters and diaries from people who lived during a particular historical period or event
Reading autobiographies or personal accounts from people who were involved in a particular historical event or movement
Listening to interviews with people who experienced a particular historical event or period firsthand
Second Hand Anecdotes
Reading biographies of historical figures and learning about their stories and experiences
Watching historical documentaries or films that provide a more engaging way to learn about historical events and periods
Listening to podcasts that tell historical stories or provide interesting insights into historical events
Technical aspects of learning history
Formal resources
Scholarly articles
JSTOR
Project MUSE
Academic Search Complete
Web of Science
Google Scholar
Books
HathiTrust
Google Books
WorldCat
Archival materials
Library of Congress
Smithsonian Institution
National Archives
Digital Public Library of America
Informal resources
Social media
Reddit
Quora
Blogs
History News Network
AHA Today
The History Blog
The Public Medievalist
HistoryExtra
Smithsonian Magazine - History and Archaeology
The Junto
Not Even Past
Podcasts
Hardcore History
Stuff You Missed in History Class
The History Chicks
Revolutions
The History of Rome
BackStory
The History of Byzantium
The History of English Podcast
YouTube channels
Crash Course History
The Great War
Kings and Generals
Extra Credits History
History Buffs
Simple History
History Matters
History Hit