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Collection · 22 AI figures
Early Medieval English Monarchs
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22 AI figures for this unit, including Aethelwulf, Egbert and Aethelbald. Share one link and students choose who to talk to.
Featuring Aethelwulf, Egbert, Aethelbald and 19 more
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- Figures
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- Students join
- With a link
- Grading
- None, open exploration
Collection
PreviewEarly Medieval English Monarchs
- AethelwulfChat with Aethelwulf
- EgbertChat with Egbert
- AethelbaldChat with Aethelbald
- Alfred the GreatChat with Alfred the Great
- AethelbertChat with Aethelbert
- Aethelred IChat with Aethelred I
- +16 more figures
The 22 figures in this collection
Aethelwulf
King of Wessex in the 9th century.
Egbert
Egbert was the first historically verified King of all England.
Aethelbald
Aethelbald was a King of Wessex in the 8th century.
Alfred the Great
King of Wessex who successfully defended his kingdom against Viking invasions and is known for his efforts to promote education and literacy.
Aethelbert
King of Kent in the 6th century, known for promoting the introduction of Christianity to Anglo-Saxon England.
Aethelred I
King of Wessex in the 9th century.
Edward the Elder
King of the Anglo-Saxons. Son of Alfred the Great.
Eadwig
Eadwig was a 10th-century King of England.
Aethelstan
King of the Anglo-Saxons and the first king of the whole of England.
Eadred
King of the English from 946 until his death in 955. He was the younger son of Edward the Elder and his third wife Eadgifu of Kent, and a grandson of Alfred the Great.
Edmund I
King of England from 939 to 946, known for his successful military campaigns and efforts to reinforce royal control.
Edgar the Peaceful
Edgar the Peaceful was the king of England from 959 to 975. He is known for restoring peace and stability to the country after a period of conflict.
Aethelred the Unready
Anglo-Saxon king of England known for his indecisiveness and poor military leadership.
Edmund Ironside
Anglo-Saxon king of England.
Canute the Great
King of Denmark, England, Norway, and parts of Sweden in the 11th century.
Edward the Martyr
Edward the Martyr was an English king who ruled from 975 until his death in 978. He is known for being murdered, likely as a result of a power struggle for the English throne.
Sweyn Forkbeard
Viking king of Denmark and England.
Edward the Confessor
Anglo-Saxon King of England known for his religious devotion and piety.
Edgar the Aetheling
Heir to the English throne in 1066.
Harold Harefoot
Harold Harefoot was a King of England, ruling from 1035 to 1040.
Harthacanute
King of Denmark and England in the 11th century.
Harold Godwinson
Anglo-Saxon King of England defeated by William the Conqueror in the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
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Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
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