Aaron Astor
College professor of American history at Maryville College and former AP grader, specializing in 19th-century U.S. history and public-facing history commentary.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 30min
Memorizing History Facts, So What?
Aaron Astor, a 19th-century U.S. history professor and former AP grader; Jonathan Dallimore, a curriculum expert and author from New South Wales; and Lauren Brown, a seasoned history teacher and writer. They debate foundational knowledge versus inquiry. They discuss memory and retention, using periodization and maps, sequencing knowledge before deeper analysis, and protecting historical understanding in the age of AI and social media.
