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Hosted by Robie Malcomson · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 44 episodes
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This history education podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. It involves discussions with teachers, history enthusiasts, and students. The goal is to share my educational journey with others and to gain a greater scope of knowledge. This podcast will especially address the needs of teachers and students in AP Euro, AP US, AP Human Geo, and AP World History. This will provide a platform for teachers and students to listen to meaningful conversations about content, strategies, methods, and experiences that will enhance their experience in a history class and beyond.
Robie Malcomson hosts Trapped in History, a education show with 44 episodes published.
Within this episode I have my friend Charles North VI back on the podcast to discuss why primary sources are so damn good from his point of view. Trapped in History Email Links: robert.malcomson@logan.kyschools.us trappe
Within this episode, APSI trainer and history teacher Kenneth LeSage and I discuss the importance of using primary sources for teaching. Trapped in History Email Links: robert.malcomson@logan.kyschools.us trappedinhistor
Within this introductory episode I wrestle with my personal philosophy on why primary sources can be so powerful. Article Links/References: Nicole Donawho, Lies, Damn Lies, and Primary Sources, July 15, 2025. (On JSTOR)
Within this episode, we revisit with Charles North VI to have him share his experiences of vlogging on different revolutionary and civil war battlefields. It is important to note that Charles brings with him and encourag
In this episode, I wrap up the last narrative summary of Unit 9 in AP European History with a focus on topics such as Decolonization, Globalization, Second Wave Feminism, Environmental concerns, Technology, and Globaliza
Within this episode I take a narrative look at a summary review for the Cold War in Unit 9: Cold War and the Contemporary World in AP European History. Episode 72 will wrap of the last summary for the entire curriculum.
Within this episode I went through a narrative summary of Unit 8: 20th Century Global Conflicts for AP European History. Cited Source: War is no longer a clash between armies, but is a clash between nations, between whol
Guiding Question: What happens when human progress accelerates faster than human wisdom? Within this episode, I wrestle, philosophically, through the 19th Century as we go from 1815-1914 and discuss the impact of nationa
Within this episode I share a narrative look at the role of Nationalism throughout the school year in AP European history and attempt to use philosophical methods as a way to wrestle with the topic to help me understand
Within this episode we trek through and summarize the working conditions of the Industrial Revolution and how they paved the way for labor movements and ideological reform. This the middle of our series on the Effects of
Within this episode we take a deep dive into understanding Urbanization in Industrial Europe in the 19th Century. This is mainly to help AP European History teachers and students, but I hope it also addresses any philoso
In this short episode, I explain why I haven't posted as much in January due to illnesses. I also share how I will adjust and plan on content and teaching as I have missed school due to illness, snow, and ice for over tw
Within this episode we start with a short, macro narrative look at the Effects of Industrialization before we take a deeper dive in future episodes. Document in Episode: “The industrial system has brought the mass of wor
Document: “The great object of the present negotiations must be to re-establish the equilibrium of Europe. The system of political balance, once destroyed, can only be restored by a wise distribution of power among the s
Within this episode I begin a two part series on how to tackle multiple choice questions while referencing strategies from excellent teachers such as Larry Treadwell, Kenneth LeSage, and Steve Heimler. This is a philosop
Within this episode I cover a long form narrative of the "story" behind the first semester in AP European History from 1450-1815. Enjoy this summary and philosophical narrative. Trapped in History Email Links: robert.mal
Within this episode, I reflect on the First Community Seminar in Russellville, KY on November 22nd at the SEEK Museum. This was our first time extending this discussion method beyond the classroom into our community in h
Within this episode I spoke in a narrative format about the scope of the Enlightenment and it's connection to past and future topics. Wrestling with a Primary Source: Cardinal Robert Bellarmine, Jesuit Cardinal, Theologi
Throughout this episode, I continue the journey through the Scientific Revolution, specific theories, and individuals who had an important impact on that time and beyond. Three Philosophical Questions for Thought: 1. If
Within this episode, we dive into the context of the Scientific Revolution as an introduction into a series of many episodes over the topic leading into the Enlightenment. Philosophical Questions for Thought: 1. If knowl
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