About Historically Thinking
What is Historically Thinking?
Historically Thinking is about more than learning history. It’s about learning to think historically.
Each week I talk with historians, writers, and thinkers about the past: how to understand it, how to weigh evidence, and why historical thinking matters for our lives today.
Here you’ll find:
Weekly conversations with leading historians and thinkers
Friday Reflections with a synopsis of the discussion, discussion questions, and an even longer bibliography, which is great for classrooms and book groups
Second Thoughts, my own essays on recent episodes
Notanda, a monthly letter with links and notes
Bundles of past episodes, organized into themes like War of the World or Age of the American Revolution
Who am I?
I’m Al Zambone — historian, writer, and host of Historically Thinking. I’m the author of Daniel Morgan: A Revolutionary Life and other works on early America. I’ve taught history in classrooms and written for broader audiences, but my passion is for not only talking about the past, but in helping people practice the habits of historical thinking.
For nearly a decade, I’ve hosted more than 400 conversations with historians from around the world. Each one is a window into the past, and a chance to practice the skills of thinking historically.
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Free subscribers get new episodes and reflections delivered directly to their inbox. Paid subscribers get even more: extended guides, curated bibliographies, teaching resources, and occasional behind-the-scenes essays.
Whether you’re a teacher, a student, a book club leader, or simply curious about the past — Historically Thinking is built for you.
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