I talked to Grades 7 and
8 about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and the destruction of
Pompeii, its rediscovery and excavation, and the making of the plaster
casts.
I spoke to Grades 9-12
about my research on Kristallnacht for my new book, Kristallnacht:
The Nazi Terror that Began the Holocaust. I explained the
five-year series of events that lead up to Kristallnacht, the terrible
ten days that preceded it, and the four days and nights that are now
considered to be Kristallnacht (November 7-10, 1938). This is not an
easy subject to learn about, but you were a perfect audience. I also
want to thank you for your excellent questions afterwards. I hope this
is a subject that you will keep learning about.
