So many World History classes still focus on people who wore funny hats and how their antics shaped our lives, right? And while it's interesting and fun to note that, for instance, King Charles VI of France believed that he was made out of glass, relentlessly focusing on the actions of the funny-hatted people who ruled us makes us forget that we also make history. Mr. Green, Mr. Green, did Charles VI of France really believe he was made out of glass? Yes, he did. But today we're talking about Indian Ocean trade, and it's going to be interesting, I promise, so pay attention. Also, no hats! This is a classroom, not a Truman Capote beach party.