Chances are you’ve heard of George Washington. You’ve probably seen his picture on the 1 dollar bill with his powdered white hair and serious expression. He was the first President of the United States and easily one of the most famous people from American History,...
Military History
Bedtime HistoryHistory of Super Spy Elizabeth “Betty” McIntosh for Kids
Betty McIntosh Do you like to play board games? Maybe you know of some popular games like Scrabble, Monopoly, Battleship, or Trouble. Maybe you even have your own favorite board game that you play with your family. One of my favorite board games is called “Clue.” ...
Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Close your eyes and imagine the stars shining brightly in the clear evening sky. It’s nightime and the moon glows softly, then ducks behind passing clouds. The air is warm and smells of flowers – the smell of spring. We take flight, soaring above...
History of the Samurai for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are in a beautiful, Japanese garden. You see a small stream leading to a calm pond covered in bright pink flowers and water lilies. The green grass around you is cut short and all of the plants and shrubbery are neatly trimmed....
History of Submarines and Submersibles for Kids
Have you ever seen fish in a tank, aquarium, or in the ocean and wondered how they swim? And what would it feel like to be a fish, gliding through the water, seeing all of the interesting and exotic things a fish sees. The ocean covers around 70% of the earth’s...
History of Area 51 for Kids
Today we're going to learn about a place that has been a mystery to people all over the world. Places like this one become mysterious because not much is known about what goes on there, so people start to imagine what might happen there and share their ideas until the...
History of Catherine the Great for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are living in Russia in the 1700s. It’s a warm September day and you are with your family in the beautiful city of Moscow, Russia. There are many buildings, palaces, and beautiful churches. You have lived in Russia your entire life and...
The Illiad by Homer for Kids
Do you like superhero movies, like Spiderman, Wonder Woman, and The Avengers? Or maybe you can’t wait for the next Star Wars movie, where you’ll get to see people go on dangerous voyages and fight in epic battles in order to fulfill their destinies. If this sounds...
History of Cleopatra for Kids
Egypt was home to one of the most powerful civilizations of all time. They built the gigantic pyramids that are still standing today. They were led by a king, who they called a pharoah. They believed he was a god and worshipped him. They used advanced math, astronomy,...
History of Miguel Hidalgo for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine that you are hiking through a dense jungle in Mexico. The leaves around you are thick and wet. You use a sword to chop your way ahead. Sometimes you stumble and fall on roots or get stuck in vines that block your path. The weather is hot...