Ron Rice - Teachers Make a Difference - Russell Frank Weigley

The speaker reflects on the transformative impact of Russell F Wigley, a professor at Temple University, who brought history to life through his engaging teaching style. Wigley's ability to animate historical figures and events inspired the speaker to read more deeply into the personalities of historical characters, a practice that continues to influence their reading habits even at 60 years old.

What specific historical figures did the author mention in relation to their learning experience?

In what ways did the author apply Wigley's instructional methods to their own reading habits?