Peter Van NestMeat FactoryIn examining the collapse of native populations on Rapa Nui, the opportunity to address cause and consequence can be highlighted. In…2 min read·Apr 15, 2021----
Peter Van NestKashmir LasaganaWhen scholars compare theories of the beginnings of monotheism, they must consider historical causation as complex and multidimensional…3 min read·Mar 18, 2021----
Peter Van NestUsing the Sogdlet Texts to Determine Historical SignificanceWhen I identifying events of historical significance, historians must answer two central lines of inquiry. What makes the event important…2 min read·Mar 4, 2021----
Peter Van NestHey, That’s Mine!To Hindus, the connections between the faith and yoga are inseparable. From this perspective, “Take Back Yoga” may justify their claims…2 min read·Feb 18, 2021----
Peter Van NestHistorical EmpathyHistorical empathy is the effort historians give to try to move closer to the thinking of individuals of past societies. To do this…2 min read·Feb 4, 2021----
Peter Van NestEvidenceThe first example of evidence used by by researchers studying transitions in agriculture are climate proxies like ice cores and tree rings…2 min read·Jan 28, 2021----
Peter Van NestWhere is the primary source?The Niaux Caves highlight the need for greater context when analyzing primary sources. What I mean is that the context of where a primary…2 min read·Jan 21, 2021----
Peter Van NestWhat and Why of HistoryIf history is “the study of change over time…” as argued by Valdosta State University then it must require some type of critical thought…2 min read·Jan 14, 2021----