Biography of King Tutankhamun and the Discovery of His Tomb

  The pharaoh Tutankhamun is one of the most famous Egyptian rulers in history. Known by many as ‘King Tut,’ Tutankhamun is most famous for the incredible treasures in his tomb. Undisturbed for over 3,000 years until archaeologist Howard Carter uncovered it in 1922, thousands of priceless artifacts lay inside, ready to tell the story … Read more

The Planet Neptune

Neptune is the eighth and final planet in the solar system. No, I haven’t forgotten about Pluto! Pluto is currently classified as a dwarf planet. Did you know that sometimes Pluto is closer to the sun than Neptune? Neptune was the first planet to be discovered with math, and was the final objective of the … Read more

Why Do We Have Leap Years?

  Every now and again you may look at your calendar and realize that February has 29 days again. But why? That extra day is called a leap day, and it only appears in leap years. What on earth is it for? February 29th is added to keep the cycle of the seasons in sync … Read more