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History for Kids

US and American History

Native Americans - These indigenous people were the first to live in the land that is today the United States.

United States Government - Learn about the three branches of the US Government as well as the Constitution.

The American Revolution- The revolution that led to the United States of America.

The American Civil War- The southern states try to secede, but Abraham Lincoln and the North fight back.

World History

Ancient Egypt- One of the oldest civilizations ruled along the Nile River for 3000 years.

Ancient China- Family dynasties and emperors ruled this great land.

Ancient Rome- Large republic and empire that ruled much of Europe for over 1000 years.

Ancient Greece- The civilization that invented democracy much of western culture.

Middle Ages- A time of castles, kings, and vikings.

Renaissance- Rebirth of art and science from the Middle Ages.

World War II- War between the Axis and Allied Powers.

Biographies

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

Also see Biographies for kids.


Practice History Questions

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

Today in History

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


Fun History Facts

  • Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street are named after the Police Officer Bert and the taxi driver named Ernie from the movie It's a Wonderful Life.
  • Herman Melville's Moby Dick sold only 50 copies while he was still alive.
  • Only two men signed the US Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. The rest signed later.
  • The Baby Ruth candy bar was not named after Babe Ruth the baseball player, but President Cleveland's daughter Ruth.
  • The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. This was the fashion at the time of the painting.
  • The Ottoman Empire went through a period of seven months with seven different emperors.
  • The term Limelight comes from how the stage was lit prior to electricity. They would heat blocks of lime until they glowed to light the stage.
  • Thomas Edison held 1097 patents and invented the light bulb, the film camera, the movie camera, the phonograph, and more.
  • The song "White Christmas" was the signal for Americans to evacuate Saigon in the Vietnam War.
  • The ampersand, or &, was once considered to be the 27th letter of the English alphabet.

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    1846 Adolphe Sax invents the saxophone.