Welcome to Cultural Artifacts

“How to see the world truthfully and what to do about that truth does not come to students via assessments or book lists. Instead, it is embodied by adults in authority.”I wrote Thoroughness & Charm because I have a heart for the regular, normal teacher in the average classical school. I want that teacher to feel ennobled and enriched, inspired and encouraged to do this job every day even when it’s hard—even when you can’t read a chapter of “The Horse and His Boy” aloud to your class without crying. Some of that inspiration and encouragement comes from understanding more of the tradition you represent--its noble ideas and Biblical values. What I call getting off the tightrope and finding a wider path to walk on.I hope Cultural Artifacts helps widen the path for you. Here you’ll find a little bit of information for classical educators (including homeschoolers) about lots of good, true, and beautiful things—cultural artifacts from the Western Tradition. Things that could find their way into your classroom liturgies or into your homeschool’s “morning time.” But I also want you to enjoy these moments of glory with me—where we get to explore the intersection of time and timelessness together. Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mrsgerthteaches.substack.com