Niall Ferguson & Muzzy Lane

Exciting news for us–Harvard historian Niall Ferguson has joined up with Muzzy Lane!  Here’s the write-up in Wired Magazine. 

Ferguson is a well-respected academic, but he’s not locked away in an ivory tower.  He uses his skills as a historian to analyze current events, and writes regularly for American and British publications.  (His weekly op-eds can be found in the Sunday Telegraph or the LA Times.)  

Here’s what he had to say, “I’m getting involved with Muzzy Lane because it’s a chance for me to bring my life’s work – not just the study of history but also the questioning of it – to a much broader audience[.]”

Have you read any of Ferguson’s books?  Seen him on PBS?  What do you think about his quote?  How do you help your students question history?

Making History on CBS!

Apologies for not posting this here sooner.  A great story about Making History and teaching with games aired on the CBS Early Show.  It showcases how Dave McDivitt has used Making History and other games to engage and excite his students.  Take a look!  

You can also view the reporter’s blog entry. 

(if the CBS clip doesn’t work, it’s also available on You Tube, just click here.)