Mehrdad YousefiHow to increase student engagement in the classroom?Student engagement has been found to be predictive of a variety of desirable academic and life outcomes. Specifically, numerous studies…Oct 4, 2023Oct 4, 2023
Mehrdad YousefiThe Development of Iranian Nationalism Before the 1979 revolutionIn the 19th century, the development of Iranian nationalism took shape amidst significant political, social, and intellectual shifts. This…Sep 27, 20231Sep 27, 20231
Mehrdad YousefiWas Muslim conquest of Persia violent?The Muslim conquest of Persia stands as a pivotal moment in history, marking the dramatic shift in power and the transformation of a…Sep 25, 2023Sep 25, 2023
Mehrdad YousefiThe Turkic sky god Tengri- and its similarity to Indo-European DyeusTengri is the supreme deity of Tengriism, an ancient religion practiced by the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Turkic, Bulgar, Mongolian, Hunnic, and…Sep 21, 2023Sep 21, 2023
Mehrdad YousefiCreatures from Turkish mythologyTurkish mythology is a rich tapestry of ancient beliefs, legends, and folklore that have shaped the cultural heritage of the Turkish…Sep 14, 2023Sep 14, 2023
Mehrdad YousefiRemembering 9/11 : The failed 1993 attack that was forgottenWhen one speaks of failed terrorist attacks, most people think of United Airlines Flight 93. It was a domestic scheduled passenger flight…Sep 11, 2023Sep 11, 2023
Mehrdad Yousefi10 Dark sides of modern JapanModern Japan rose from the rubble of World War II with an economic miracle in the twentieth century and is now noted for its quick…Sep 6, 2023Sep 6, 2023
Mehrdad YousefiCelebrating Labor day: A brief history of American labor movementIn this story we will examine American labor movement from its origins until the dawn of 20th century.Sep 1, 2023Sep 1, 2023
Mehrdad YousefiOttonian RenaissanceFollowing Carolingian Renaissance parts of medieval Europe experienced two other golden periods of rapid improvement in arts, literacy and…Aug 24, 2023Aug 24, 2023