History

Travel through time and rediscover the 70s with these fun facts about 1975. From Jaws to leisure suits to Famous Amos, you’ll love 1975!

From New Coke to Calvin and Hobbes, 1985 was a year full of fascinating events. Explore the year with these fun facts about 1985.

The next time you talk on the phone, think of Granville Woods. This famous inventor contributed to the development of the telephone and the electric streetcar.

Discover a most enchanting month with these fun facts about December. From celebrations to famous inventions, this month is wonderful!

How does one person’s desire to stay safe lead to a great invention? Find out by reading about Marie Van Brittan Brown, inventor of the home security system.

Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th in the United States. Check out these fun facts about Veterans Day for kids and learn more!

Joseph Winter saved countless lives with his invention, the Fire Escape Ladder. Read all about it and this amazing inventor!

Find out all the details about King Tut, the world’s most famous Egyptian pharaoh, in this biography for kids.

Get ready to teach kids about famous artists using these fun and engaging ideas! Art history doesn’t have to boring and these ideas prove it!

Henry Blair was an early American farmer, inventor, and the second African-American man to receive a patent. Read on to learn all about Henry Blair, famous inventor.

This famous inventor is out of this world! Learn about George Roberts Carruthers, who invented special cameras used in space.

Can an invention be a lifesaver? Absolutely! Read all about Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the gas mask (and a whole lot of other stuff, too!).

Move over IKEA! Famous inventor Sarah E. Goode designed a space-saving solution and was the second Black woman ever to obtain a United States patent.

Haircare is big business! Learn about famous inventor Annie Turnbo Malone and how she built a beauty products empire.

These Veterans Day activities for kids will not only make the holiday more memorable, but it will also be more meaningful.

Are you ready to bring more life to your homeschool and help your children learn in a more natural way? Yes? Perfect, because I’d love to show you just how simple & rewarding it can be to homeschool with living books.

Do you like ice cream? If so you have probably used the ingenious invention of Alfred L. Cralle: the ice cream scoop.

Going up? Every time you step into an elevator and watch those doors close automatically, think of this famous inventor: Alexander Miles.

France is a country rich in history, tradition, and culture. Discover some of its wonders with these fun facts about France!

Teaching kids about the American Revolution gives them a better understanding of the country’s history and how things came to be.