Mummies, pharaohs, and hieroglyphs – who doesn’t love learning about ancient Egypt?! Experts have been studying this unique period in history for centuries. However, it wasn’t until 1922, when archeologists discovered the tomb of a king, that they would gain some of the most useful information about Egyptian culture.
Can you imagine traveling hundreds of treacherous miles in search of gold only to find nothing? Well, at one point in history, over 100,000 people did! In 1896, prospectors left their hometowns to pursue gold reportedly found in the Canadian Yukon Territory.
Many can say they’ve heard this famous statement, “We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness..." These words are from the Declaration of Independence.
On June 15th of 1215, King John set his seal on the Magna Carta, which would inspire leaders across the world for centuries. So, how exactly do we teach our kids the purpose of the Magna Carta in a way they’ll understand and remember?
You’ve probably heard of D-Day, one of the most significant military invasions in human history that took place during World War II (1939-1945). If it weren’t for this ambitious, high-stakes military plan, the Allies may have lost the war and failed to set the future free from Germany’s destructive control.
