Stories of Great Men & Women from Vintage Books for Children

Stories are in a very approximate chronological order, determined by a very quick appraisal of when the story takes place or by what might be the climax of a story, this only being ascertained by a quick scanning of the text. This list has been compiled for the use of the author of this site,Continue reading “Stories of Great Men & Women from Vintage Books for Children”

Designing a Catholic High School History Curriculum – A Global Approach

The Charlotte Mason approach to history begins with the history of the home country and moves outward. By the high school years, United States history, which has, in all likelihood, received the most attention in elementary and middle school years, will cede space to other parts of the world. United States history will venture intoContinue reading “Designing a Catholic High School History Curriculum – A Global Approach”

Progymnasmata for the High School Student – Year One, Week Two

Aesop’s fables come from Greek antiquity, and we shall soon explore their legacy in Western literature.  This week, we will look at another ancient tradition of fables, that of India, whose connections to Aesop and its own legacy in Western literature form a complex web of transmission and influence.  The earliest collection of Indian fablesContinue reading “Progymnasmata for the High School Student – Year One, Week Two”