The American Revolution was a turning point in history. After years of conflict followed by open warfare, Great Britain’s North American colonies became a new, independent nation – the United States of America! This educational video for children discusses events leading up to the war including the Intolerable Acts, the Boston Massacre and the … Read more
For hundreds of years, if you wanted to control territory in Europe, a castle was your best friend. A combination of a military fortification and the home of an important person like a king, castles served many different purposes. The earliest castles began appearing in the 9th or 10th century, but by the late … Read more
Stonehenge is an ancient stone circle in England north of Salisbury. Believed to be between 4,000 and 5,000 years old (making it older than the pyramids of Giza!) Stonehenge has puzzled visitors for thousands of years. Because no written record exists to tell us about its purpose or construction, what we know about it … Read more
The Olympics are a famous world-wide sporting event that takes place every few years. They have a history based in the ancient Greek Olympics, but there are new traditions as well! Come learn about the Olympic medals and the meaning of the Olympic rings and the Olympic flame as well as trivia and information … Read more
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
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
They are famous around the world: giant stone heads on Easter Island. Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is an isolated island off the coast of Chile with an amazing secret: hundreds and hundreds of giant stone heads. These mysterious statues are called moai, and they are more than just heads. The Easter … Read more
In 1620 the Mayflower crossed from England to North America. Filled to the brim with passengers, livestock, and supplies, they faced many delays before finally reaching the shores of the New World. The Pilgrims suffered and many of them died to establish a settlement in what is now Massachusetts, but through cooperation with local … Read more
People didn’t always live like they do now. Thousands of years ago, there were no cars, no stores, no cities – no civilizations at all. What’s civilization? A civilization is a culture and society, the way that people live. Come learn about the history of civilization and what makes a society a civilization in … Read more