Learning World History with Curiosity A-Z
A Curiosity-Driven Alphabet of History
Weave curiosity into the tapestry of human history with this Curiosity A-Z for World History, where each letter unlocks a unique aspect of our past, from Ancient Civilizations to Zero’s revolutionary impact on mathematics.
This Curiosity-Based Thinking framework, Curiosity A-Z turns world history into a learning journey that not only covers important historical moments, but invites students to question, explore, and connect with history in ways textbooks alone cannot. A Curiosity A-Z of world history is an alphabetical adventure through time, where learning history becomes an act of curiosity and discovery.
Enjoy and stay curious!
Matt
A — Ancient Astronomy: Ancient civilizations like the Mayans and Egyptians used astronomy not just for timekeeping but also for aligning their architectural structures with celestial events. The Great Pyramid of Giza is aligned almost perfectly with the cardinal points of the compass, a testament to ancient Egyptian astronomical knowledge.
If ancient astronomers could predict celestial events without modern technology, what might they have understood about the universe that we’ve overlooked?
