
Remembering History for Future Generations, with Sam Cox
About this episode
Many of us remember history as a school subject filled with long lists of dates and random facts to memorize. However, classical education offers a different approach, treating history as a living conversation with the great minds whose ideas have spanned the centuries. It’s about bringing to life the stories of real people, heroes, and heroines, whose tales inspire us in our historic moments.
Our guest today, classical educator Sam Cox, shares his journey of bringing history alive in the classroom. He has retraced the steps of a group of Holocaust survivors, personally spending time with and interviewing them, and even inviting some to meet with his students. Their stories, though often heart-wrenching, demonstrate the triumph of the human spirit and the joys of lives well-lived in their new home in the United States.
Order Sam Cox’s book “I Will Give Them an Everlasting Name: Jacksonville’s Stories of the Holocaust” at https://www.amazon.com/Will-Give-Them-Everlasting-Name/dp/949332253X
Special Thanks to this week’s sponsors:
- Americas Christian Credit Union
- Classic Learning Test
- ZipCast
- Classical Academic Press
- Life Architects Coaching
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