5 International Origins of Santa Claus

When you hear Santa Claus, your mind probably jumps to a jolly old man with a white trimmed suit and a beard to match. This...

“Full Circle Moments” By ACIS Chaperone Tom Fraher

A recent conversation: "Tom, have you ever been abroad?" "Yup-United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South Africa and China." "Wow, you've done a decent...

New ACIS Destination Video: School Trip to Italy

International Program Coordinator Abby traveled on a school trip to Italy in high school. It inspired a passion for the country that continues to this...

Recipes for a Globally Inspired Thanksgiving

What does your Thanksgiving table look like? Is there a classic salt-brined turkey and mashed potatoes at the center? Does the food reflect a rich...

New Classroom Activity: Ovid and The Art of Love

The modern date night may be dinner and a movie - but how did Ancient Romans approach romance? Latin instructor Skye Shirley has put together...

5 Fierce Female Rulers to Include in Your Next History Lesson

Susan Braun taught public school in Indiana for eight years before taking a break to raise her own children. She was awarded a Lilly Endowment Teacher...

Explore London Like a Local

As one of the largest cities in the world as well as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, London can be...

ACIS Staff Spotlight: Meet Liz!

International Program Coordinator Liz Cokeing is a new staff member at ACIS, but her history with us goes way back: her mother is a former...

Hometown History: 5 Boston Attractions You May Not Know About

ACIS is lucky to have our headquarters in Boston, one of North America’s most historic cities and the cradle of the American Revolution. Historic attractions...

ACIS Iceland: Your Classroom Outdoors

We've recently blogged about the natural beauty of Iceland, but these amazing landscapes hold more than photo opps: behind every waterfall and beneath every geyser there...