Rebellious History

This entry on my COVID Shelter in Place Diary includes not only my thoughts for today of life in isolation and the challenges of remote teaching, but it also includes commentaries on the latest COVID 19 news and a more detail presentation on the 1918 Pandemic to dispel some myths that are currently found on social media and the news.

Some memes have compared the war on terrorism to the "Holy Wars" or Crusades. This episode explains how Christianity became the dominant religion in Europe, the initial clashes with Islam in Spain, and summarizes the Crusades. IT also touches upon medieval reliance on what they considered miracles, visions, and relics.

Commentaries about present issues related to COVID 19 and life as we shelter in place.

The United States and Cuba share a complicated history since the 19th century. Inspired by recent discussions in the media about a presidential candidate's statements about Cuba and the misinformation in social media about Cuban history, this podcast aims to provide an over view of that island's history.

Introduction to the podcast and its author, Liz Busquets. Provides a review of several of the deadliest pandemics in history. Also provides a commentary on coronavirus.