There's no shortage of historical places in the world to add to your bucket list, but which ones are the best and where should you focus your time if there's
Post 681 Doggerland. No, nothing to do with illegal and salacious midnight car park encounters. That a… erm, that a – friend – told, me, about. Ahem. No, Doggerland was a land bridge, a vast …
The label now has many meanings, but when the group protested 200 years ago, technology wasn't really the enemy
How the 200-year-old literary genre reflects changing notions of history and society
Ever wonder how life would be different if history had taken a different turn? These alternate history books imagine the possibilities.
A gorgeously illustrated guide to the history of the world, from wars and revolutions to ground-breaking inventions, discoveries and artistic movements. With over 3,500 key dates from the Stone Age to the year 2000, organised geographically so readers can compare what was happening in different parts of the world.
My anaconda don't want none unless you birth sons, hon.
The history of cheese dates back far before recorded history. What was most likely discovered by accident became one of the world's favorite foods.
India's complex caste system is among the world's oldest forms of surviving social stratification.
These moments from history deserve a closer look...and nothing brings out the true life of these moments in time than color. So we hand picked a collection of once black and whites, now in vibrant color. Warning, these rarely seen photos are not suitable for all audiences. While these gorgeous colorized photos of the past are definitely a must-see, not all of the stories are fit for consumption, so proceed with caution. Black and white definitely didn't do these photos justice...
„Your Mom is just like Communism. NO CLASS AT ALL!”
Here is a brief review of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, with particular reference to the triangular trade and recent statistics.
Learning history can be a transformative experience. It can challenge your long-held beliefs and assumptions about societies, their culture, and humanity in general.
As always, Reddit users were more than enthusiastic to respond to the challenge. So we end up with these funniest and most “accurate” shortest history of countries ever.
What is this? First off: This isn’t History 101 and there is no test. Secondly, our goal is to introduce you to female characters in history, factual or fictional via our podcast and shownotes. An introduction, an overview and a little push to explore and learn more on your own. The shownotes will give you […]
Jewish doctor L.L. Zamenhof created Esperanto as a way for diverse groups to easily communicate
You might know world history, but how's your knowledge of the NYC club scene, the origins of the taco, and Lit's 1999 hit "My Own Worst Enemy?"
How close Nazi Germany came to dominating Europe. Map by Morgan Hauser via Wikimedia What if Hitler and the Nazis had won World War II? This is perhaps the greatest historical 'what if' of all time. The map above shows just how close they came. This has led both novelists and historians to...
From early English history, origins and language, a politically-oriented piece on the people, origins, language and what the kingdom has become that began with a few warbands from over the North Sea
Here is a terrific TedEd video that reviews the history of the Great Wall and explains what makes it so great. You can view the TedEd lesson here.
Olaudah Equiano was a man who knew the bitterness and brutality of slavery at first hand. A formidable, literate and well-connected African, he led a remarkable life that took him from the chains of capture on his continent to spending years as a sailor who survived shipwreck, naval combat and even a pioneering expedition to the Arctic, finds IAN BIRRELL
About Ten Discoveries That Rewrote History The world’s greatest archaeological finds and what they tell us about lost civilizations Renowned archaeologist Patrick Hunt brings his top ten list of ancient archaeological discoveries to life in this concise and captivating book. The Rosetta Stone, Troy, Nineveh’s Assyrian Library, King Tut’s Tomb, Machu Picchu, Pompeii, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Thera, Olduvai Gorge, and the Tomb of 10,000 Warriors—Hunt reveals the fascinating stories of these amazing discoveries and explains the ways in which they added to our knowledge of human history and permanently altered our worldview. Part travel guide to the wonders of the world and part primer on ancient world history, Ten Discoveries That Rewrote History captures the awe and excitement of finding a lost window into ancient civilization.
For the past year my eldest has been using Bookshark History 6 World History Year 1 of 2. Bookshark is a semi-new company to the homeschooling market. They offer a literature approach to history intermingling lovely books alongside history spines. If you’re up for it they offer full programmes in which science, math, language arts, […]
Slavery is a central and indisputable fact of the nation’s past. But our failure to remember what really happened is more than mere forgetfulness
When I first researched The Mystery of History, I was blown away by how many components there are to the program. What I love so much about it, is that
Thinking of using Story of the World history curriculum in your homeschool? Here are some things to consider and what we ended up doing instead.
One of the fears of not using a packaged curriculum for history is that there will be some holes in your timeline. It can be a bit overwhelming for mom to try and decide what needs to be taught. (Lists are available, but sometimes too many choices can be as bad as too few!) As [...]
The legendary story of María Orosa, the Philippines' greatest war hero.
Hypothetical. You’re looking to create an Inquiry Design Model lesson and need some resources. Maybe you and your kids are getting ready to start a problem-based project. Perhaps you need som…
From early English history, origins and language, a politically-oriented piece on the people, origins, language and what the kingdom has become that began with a few warbands from over the North Sea
We always end up using this song, don't we? It's a great one, because it's a well-known of everyone, and also slow enough for beginners. The point is to fill-in the gaps with the names of th
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From early English history, origins and language, a politically-oriented piece on the people, origins, language and what the kingdom has become that began with a few warbands from over the North Sea
Love visiting old churches? Get your free mini pocket guide to print & learn the important vocabulary to make the most of your next visit!
What's the language that aims to unite the world? Here's the history of the language "Esperanto" and resources for learning and speaking Esperanto for kids.
Sephardic and Ashkenazic are two sub groups that are part of the Jewish culture. There are several different groups within this religious society spread across the world ,and established according to different origins. The Sephardic
