The Schools History Project with Dan Lyndon Cohen: Chalke History Festival Special

The Schools History Project with Dan Lyndon Cohen: Chalke History Festival Special

May 5, 2026 · 38 min

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Historian Dan Lyndon-Cohen discusses the importance of a diverse history curriculum and its relevance to today's world.

In our latest episode, historian Dan Lyndon-Cohen shares his journey from a curious student to the director of the School's History Project. He emphasises the importance of a diverse history curriculum and how it connects to today’s world. His insights shed light on how we can engage students by connecting historical events to their lives, making learning meaningful and relevant. It's not just about dates and events; it's about understanding the past to navigate the future. Chalke History Festival is on from the 22nd through to the 28th of June grab tickets from https://www.chalkefestival.com Learn more about the Schools History Project Here https://www.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk Get copies of Dan's books here https://uk.bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Dan+Lyndon-Cohen If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.uk To support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon - https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink To catch up on everything to…

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Host: Jackson

Guest: Dan Lyndon Cohen

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Organizations: School's History Project, Chalke History Festival, Acast

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