History for Kids

Ancient History Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt Ancient China Ancient Rome Ancient Greece Aztec, Maya, Inca

World History Middle Ages Renaissance World War II Cold War Art History

US History Native Americans The American Civil War The American Revolution Westward Expansion United States Government

Learn about the life story and history of some of our greatest leaders in the US President Biographies section. Also see Biographies for kids.

Want to learn more about history? Try here for practice history questions on historical events from the US Revolutionary War to Ancient Egypt.

Want to know who was born on your birthday? What happened on your birthday or during a given year? Go to Today in History.

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Kid's Poll

Vote for your favorite US President: George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson Abraham Lincoln Franklin D. Roosevelt

Joke of the Day

Q: What happened when the lion ate the comedian? A: He felt funny!

Today In History

Who was born on this day: 1949 Archie Manning (Football Player) 1976 Kevin Garnett (Basketball Player) What happened today in history: 1780 Unexplained darkness falls on Eastern Canada and US at 2 pm. 1999 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is released