Slender Threads / Global Citizens / Public History
Jim BuieNot mere commentary and opinion. Mini-courses, grounded in the study of global and American history and culture, what ifs, wide travel, and journalistic experience. Seeking a common understanding of humanity, politics, religion, and the arts, with humor.
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Leonardo Vs. Michelangelo
The micro-learning app Paladin turns the rivalry between Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo into a battle between two tortured geniuses.
The micro-learning app Paladin turns the rivalry between Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo into a bat...
A Week in History, August 6-12. Nixon's 1974 Resignation + Paladin App Neglects Fact-Checking
Micro-learning history apps that advertise heavily on social media, such as Paladin, are increasingly popular, with tens of thousands of users, but buyer beware. Paladin is clickbait, full of embellishments and exaggerations by unchecked ar...
Henry Clay, the Great Compromiser, and the Rise, Fall and Rise Again of the Whig Party
Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), longtime Republican majority leader, discussed Henry Clay, one of his political heroes.
Clay, the Great Compromiser, worked to limit the spread of slavery while keeping the states together during the early...
GOP Senators, Intimidated, Rubberstamp Trump AG + Authoritarian Agenda
Have you ever visited Congress? Explain in the comments or reply to this email!
In the pre-dawn hours of August 8, 2026, Republican senators, by a vote of 50 to 49, approved Trump crony Todd Blanche to be Attorney General, effectively elim...
2,000+Years Of British History In 10 Minutes, From Founding to Empire's Collapse
I suppose if you memorized the above, you would know something…until you forgot it! It’s a decent introduction. I would ask students to provide their own examples of British history or culture.
Visiting the Roman Ruins in the British City...
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Social studies and college communications instructor. Professional writer for 4+ decades. PR, Marketing Consultant. Author. Traveler to 40+ countries & 40+ states. Lived in Turkey, UAE. Now in Fearrington Village, NC. Saluki (desert dog)-lover.
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