History Plus Explorer

Step into the past and explore the world with the History Plus newsletter! Every month, we bring you fresh historical journeys, behind-the-scenes insights, and extra learning resources to make history come alive in your homeschool.

[February 2026] THE RENAISSANCE, ages 12-18

The Renaissance – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 12–18

The Renaissance! This was the age of art, discovery, and innovation! It began in Italy during the 14th century and spread across Europe, transformi...

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[February 2026] NORTH AMERICA, ages 8-11

North America – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 8–11

Welcome to North America! 
From the icy tundra of Canada to the deserts of Mexico, North America is a continent full of incredible stories, landscapes...

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[January 2026] MIDDLE AGES ages 12-18

The Middle Ages – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 12–18

The Middle Ages! This was the age of towering cathedrals, the rise of kingdoms, and the birthplace of knights! It was also a time of great struggle...

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[January 2026] EUROPE ages 8-11

Exploring Europe! – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 8–11

Europe is one of the most fascinating continents in the world! Even though it’s the second-smallest continent, it has played a huge role in shapin...

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[December 2025] ANCIENT ROME ages 12-18

Ancient Rome – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 12–18

Why Study Ancient Rome?
Well, firstly it takes a big part of history! From the founding of the Republic to the fall of the empire its packed full of co...

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[December 2025] AFRICA ages 8-11

Exploring Africa! – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 8–11

From the pyramids of Egypt to the jungles of the Congo, from lions and giraffes on the savanna to penguins at the southern tip, Africa is incredib...

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[November 2025] ASIA ages 8-11

Exploring Asia! – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 8–11

Asia is a fantastic place! It's full of cool animals, stunning views, and a ton of history! With over 4.7 billion people (that's 60% of the entire e...

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[November 2025] ANCIENT GREECE ages 12-18

Ancient Greece – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 12–18

Greece is Epic! Myths and legends, famous art pieces, and the birthplace of the Olympics and Theatre, its got it all! but how do we teach about it ?...

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[November 2025] WORLD WARS Ages 10-18

World Wars – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 10–18

The 20th century was shaped by two of the most dramatic and world-changing conflicts in history: World War I (1914–1918) and World War II (1939–1945). T...

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[October 2025] CONTINENTS ages 8-11

Exploring the Continents! – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 8–11

  Why should we study the continents? 

Continents are the big building blocks of the world map, and getting to know them helps everyone s...

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[October 2025] ANCIENT EGYPT ages 12-18

Ancient Egypt – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 12–18

 From the towering pyramids and mysterious tombs to worshiping cats, Ancient Egypt its one of the coolest times in history! But how much of what we t...

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It's September! (ages 12-18)

Westward Expansion – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 12–18

It’s September, so saddle up because History Plus is taking your family back to the 1800s—the era of Westward Expansion!

The era of westward ex...

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Free Video Lesson for Ages 8-11

Ignite your child's passion for learning!

Explore the Terracotta Army of Ancient China with a Quick Video Lesson and Downloadable Worksheet