Most of the earth is covered in water, and more than half of our body weight is made up of water. It’s impossible to imagine life on this planet without this precious resource. But have you ever stopped and asked yourself, “where does water come from?” This Earth Day we wanted to draw attention to the amazing way our planet recycles its water.   Did you know that the water you drink has been up in the sky?   Imagine this: the sun shines on a puddle of water. Over time, this water heats up and changes into vapor. This vapor rises into the sky. As it goes further up, the vapor s ..read more

  Did you know April is National Poetry Month? That’s right, a whole month dedicated to celebrating poets and their craft. Writing poems is a great way for kids to get those creative juices flowing and express themselves. Poems can tell jokes, share feelings, describe the world around us, and even tell us history.  Because it’s National Poetry Month, we wanted to celebrate a poem written by one of our readers. This poem by Emma S. features a well-known historical figure: George Washington. We hope it will inspire more young historians to grab a pencil and start writing!   &nb ..read more

  Our latest issue, Issue 23| A Home to Many, explores the history of Israel and Palestine. It is our hope that by learning more about this region’s past, kids will begin to understand the conflict today. We’re sharing some additional resources to help kids (and parents) dive deeper into this topic. We hope it will spark discussion and inspire young historians to continue learning.     Researchers and Aspiring Academics Don’t know where to start? Here are some resources that will help you begin your research journey. Many of these texts emphasize the use of primary sourc ..read more

  Ever wondered what it takes to keep a historic home's garden looking tip-top? Today, we're digging into the exciting work of Blenheim Palace’s Head Gardener—Andy Mills. The UNESCO World Heritage site boasts 90 acres of formal gardens that are embedded with history, much like the palace itself. Parts of these gardens have been buried for centuries, and Andy has been working to bring these features back to life. He’s kindly answered our questions about his career in gardening.    Left: Andy Mills, Head Gardener of Blenheim Palace. Right: Aerial view of Blenheim Palace and garde ..read more

  We've received some amazing postcards from our readers over the past few years. Brooke Knight, our Editor-in-Chief, is back answering your questions in the 13th installment of We've Got Mail. As always, we love reading all your suggestions and notes, so please keep them coming! Find our previous volumes here: First Volume | Second Volume | Third Volume | Fourth Volume | Fifth Volume | Sixth Volume | Seventh Volume | Eighth Volume | Ninth Volume | Tenth Volume | Eleventh Volume  ..read more

It's Leap Year! And we have the perfect activity to mark this special occasion. Use our worksheets to create a Leap Year Time Capsule that kids can open the next time February 29th rolls around. This activity will encourage them to be historians of their own lives as they think about what they want to remember in 2028.  What You’ll Need: Shoebox Leap Year Time Capsule Cover Leap Year Worksheets Markers or colored pencils to decorate Glue or tape Print out the Leap Year Time Capsule Cover and decorate with markers or colored pencils. Cut on the dotted line and glue or tape the cover t ..read more

  It's that time again! Let's dive into our ninth installment of We've Got Mail. Brooke, our editor-in-chief, is responding to our young historians' questions and suggestions. Be sure to read our previous installments here: First Volume | Second Volume | Third Volume | Fourth Volume | Fifth Volume | Sixth Volume | Seventh Volume | Eighth Volume.     Hi Eddie, I’m so happy that you are enjoying our magazines and podcast! I love your suggestions for a magazine issue on cinema! The history of movies (and televis ..read more

  We’re back with our final installment of our summer STEM series. This one comes straight from our kids magazine, Issue 4 | Story of an Empire. As summer comes to an end, it becomes all too clear that time is flying by. Is it back to school already? How did we lose track of time?  Well this STEM activity is all about exactly that: time.  Throughout history, humanity's quest to measure time has led to remarkable inventions and innovations. Ancient civilizations relied on the natural world, like the position of the sun, moon, and stars to track the passage of time. You may ..read more

  It’s our second installment of our Summer STEM Series. This week we’re soaring into the fascinating world of flight. There’s a lot of science, engineering, and creativity behind flying. And what better way for kids to explore these ideas than to build their very own planes? Using our template and an Honest History envelope, let's make a World War II airplane.  What You'll Need: Honest History World War II Plane Template Cardboard (you can use an Honest History envelope, cereal box, or beverage box)  Scissors  Pencil Glue stick or craft glue Colored pencils or markers ..read more

  In Issue 20 | From the Battlefront, we explored many of the devastating consequences of the Second World War—from unjust Japanese internment to the destructive impact of the atomic bomb. Nazi Germany's concentration camp system is a well-known horror of the war that can be difficult to discuss with younger kids. Beginning in 1944, Allied soldiers uncovered these prisons and were shocked by the unspeakable devastation they witnessed. One of our writers, Grace MaGee, wrote a story about this tragic moment in history, and we saved it for a special purpose. We wanted to share it here, on t ..read more