Myth vs Reality: Investigating Historical Myths and Sources

Myth vs Reality: Investigating Historical Myths and Sources

Myth vs Reality: Investigating Historical Myths and Sources

Investigate popular historical myths, compare them to evidence, and learn how culture, media, and bias shape historical memory.

Myth vs Reality: Investigating Historical Myths and Sources

Price

$16.44per class

$16.44

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
13–17
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
1

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Class Experience

This course examines how myths and simplified stories form and persist in history. Students analyze primary sources, compare popular accounts with evidence using case studies (e.g., Columbus, Vikings, Thanksgiving, Salem), and learn why and how historians revise historical understanding.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify common historical myths and explain differences from evidence

  • Analyze why myths develop, including cultural and storytelling factors

  • Evaluate sources for accuracy, bias, and purpose

  • Explain how media, education, and nationalism shape historical memory

Meet Your Instructor

Ms. Sonali Bajpai

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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