Alli Roper, host of Wiser World Podcast, joins sisters Courtney and Carley for an uplifting conversation about the importance of learning world history. The freeing nature of curiosity and the benefits of thinking critically are discussed as Alli shares 3 engaging stories about “hidden” historical figures in past and modern times. Tune in for this enlightening world history class; part of the Hey, Sister! Back to School series, airing August-September 2022.
Call to Action
“Practice intellectual humility. Ask a lot of questions. I think it can be a benefit for our own personal lives, as well as influencing our community at large.” -Alli Roper
Start by asking questions about and researching one culture or location you’ve always been intrigued by. Not sure where to start? Visit Alli’s Wiser World podcast for recent episodes about the past 100 years in various countries.
Episodes available on all streaming networks or at https://wiserworldpodcast.com
Referenced Resources
Thai Soccer Team Rescue story resources
Connect with Alli
https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/
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https://www.instagram.com/theheysisterpodcast/
Show Timeline
0:00 Introduction of guest and topic
5:45 Childhood experience with learning history
7:30 The positives of learning history as an adult: no timelines, no test, freeing to be curious, gain perspective
12:45 Remembering “hidden” people in history
16:15 History lesson #1 Constantine’s mother Helena (300 AD)
19:45 History lesson #2 Thai soccer team rescue (2018-recent history), discussion on the influence and natural instinct of women
28:15 History lesson #3: Kasturba Gandhi (early 1900s), non-violence movement based on her nature
33:15 Don’t be afraid of complexity and nuance, think critically
37:00 Call to action, concluding thoughts, social media information, outtakes
