Amazingly, trees cover over 30 percent of the world’s land area. In forests, they’re kings and queens, reigning supreme over all the other plants and animals below. In parks and gardens, and along city streets, trees bring beauty and a. Read More
Do you have a child who is crazy about Greek mythology? Maybe they became a fan of mythology after reading The Lightning Thief or during a recent history class at school. Take advantage of this newfound interest and introduce them to Ancient Greece — take a virtual field trip, study the stars and explore the cultural ideals and customs. Read More
Did you know that March is National Women’s History Month? Schools and communities all over the country celebrate and commemorate the amazing things that women have accomplished in our country, and not just for women, but for other disenfranchised people who live in the U.S. Read More
Snow and ice can be treacherous. You can slip and fall. You can sink into a soft snowdrift. You can even encounter an avalanche. But the ancient people who invented the first sleds, ice skates, and skis weren’t thinking about. Read More
Have you ever seen the Mona Lisa? Seeing it reminded me of a fun classroom project that my fellow students and I often got involved in, that of creating a giant masterpiece (or mess-terpiece as some would refer to it). Not only will this activity help expand the artistic vision of your class, it’s a great team-building exercise as well. Read More
Castles can seem like fairytale places, where princes and princesses danced, where lords and ladies feasted, and where honorable knights jousted for prizes. But the truth is most castles were built for battle. They saw as much of war and. Read More
Will Wonders Never Cease! From ancient antiquity to the modern era, people who love architecture, travel, and the “art of the awesome” have been celebrating (and re-celebrating) the Seven Wonders of the World. 7 Ancient Wonders Being a traveler was. Read More
You stand at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. To enter, you pass under a huge brick archway that bears a stone inscription: “For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People.” This simple notice sends a towering message. It. Read More
Get your kids geared up for the 2012 Summer Olympics with this fascinating feature, showcasing the origins of the Olympics in Ancient Greece as well as a timeline of great moments in Olympic history. Print it, pin it, and share it! Read More
Machu Picchu — the ancient city of the Incas. A lost city. An abandoned city. A hidden city. One of the New Seven Wonders of the World. What’s the story on this mysterious place? To find out… Rewind to 1450,. Read More
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