Who Tells History: Storytelling in the 20th Century

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Who tells history has a massive impact on cultural and national memories. Join us as we examine 20th-century textbooks from different nations as they talk about each other and themselves -- and learn how to think critically and form your own opinions about what really happened.

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Chloe M 🇺🇸

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I'm a senior in high school who is passionate about international relations and the relationship between governments and their people! I love reading, learning new languages, and interacting with people who have different opinions. Feel free to DM me! :) "Macte nova virtute, sic itur ad astra." Virgil's Aeneid, Book 9

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SESSION 3

23

Feb

SESSION 3

World History

Mon 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCFeb 23, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

Scramble for Africa; Colonization of Africa & Modern Implications

SESSION 4

24

Feb

SESSION 4

World History

Tue 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCFeb 24, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

1979 Iranian Revolution: What led up to it? What happened during it? Iranian, American, Afghani, and Soviet reactions to new leadership & modern implications/current events told through primary sources.

SESSION 5

3

Mar

SESSION 5

World History

Tue 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCMar 3, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

1917 Bolshevik Revolution; What was the Soviet Union? What happened to the Romanov family? What is the difference between Communism & Socialism? Who are Lenin and Stalin, and how did their vision of Russia differ? Let's examine primary sources before, during, and after the Revolution from Russia & other countries to get a better picture of the world at this time.

SESSION 6

8

Mar

SESSION 6

World History

Sun 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMar 8, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Ferdinand Marcos' Philippines: Who was he? How did he come to power? How did colonialism lead to an authoritarian state? Let's discuss modern Implications of the Philippines under dictatorial rule.

SESSION 7

16

Mar

SESSION 7

World History

Mon 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMar 16, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

American Immigration through the 20th century: Who was accepted and who wasn't? How did the idea of "whiteness" change over time? What is Ellis Island, and how did it play a role in shaping modern America?

SESSION 8

22

Mar

SESSION 8

World History

Sun 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMar 22, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Modern Multilateral Organizations Pt 1: What are the UN, the EU, G20, NATO, and the WTO? How do they play a role in our everyday lives?

SESSION 9

29

Mar

SESSION 9

World History

Sun 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCMar 29, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Modern Multilateral Organizations Pt 2: What are the ASEAN, BRICS, the Arab League, and the Hague Group? How do they play a role in our everyday lives? 

SESSION 10

5

Apr

SESSION 10

World History

Sun 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTCApr 5, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC

Nuclear Disarmament: What was the Space Race? Who owns nuclear weapons & how did we develop such powerful weapons? What is M.A.D., and do our enemies believe in it strongly enough to prevent a nuclear winter?

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Jan 18 - Apr 5

11 weeks

60 mins

/ session

Next session on February 23, 2026

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