Foraging is re-entering the American public’s imagination – TikTokers like Alexis Nikole, AKA Black Forager, have popularized the lifestyle to connect with African American and Indigenous practices. Alexis Nikole explains that enslaved peoples often used foraging, fishing, and trapping to ‘beef’ up their meager meals. https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisnikole/video/7203052697715608878?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7206139420696823339 It wasn’t apparent to me before finding Alexis that…… Continue reading Foraging in the ancient world
Month: April 2023
Mythology Retellings are for TikTok Teens
Teens are into mythology retellings, but how do we point them to the sources? Can we call the recent influx of mythology retellings a trend if myth books have always been popular?Every generation has its zeitgeist of introductions to Greek and Roman mythology: Edith Hamilton’s evergreen Mythology, Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, and Madeline Miller’s…… Continue reading Mythology Retellings are for TikTok Teens
Updated Press Page
I’m happy to announce the redesign of my press page! As I continue to build my career as an author, obviously, the press is an important part of that process. I hope the redesign creates a more seamless user experience for anyone hoping to learn more about me. You can find video interviews, blog features,…… Continue reading Updated Press Page
Killing Caesar: The Newest AP Latin Curriculum
The AP committee dropped the latest draft of the AP Latin curriculum, notably snubbing Julius Caesar’s De Bello Gallico. I have thoughts.