Find out more about the leaders, visionaries and pioneers who helped shape our world. 

Click Jump Back in Time on the Library of Congress' site to explore eras of US History and to learn about important events from the Revolutionary War through modern times.

How did the American Revolution begin? How did it end? Learn this and more on this American Revoluation timeline from the Library of Congress.

Explore ancient civilizations of Greece, Egypt, China, and lands far and wide through infographics, maps, videos, and more.

Discover more about the politics, religion, warfare, and culture that defined the Greek civilization.

The earliest civilizations were all in river valleys. Watch this 11-minute video to discover why these civilizations were very important.

World history in ancient times. Learn about Ancient Greece and Egypt, the Roman Empire and the Americas.

Learn more about  artists, authors, scientists and more in the collection of notable people websites

From explorers and scientists to architects and athletes, Fact Monster has it all!

Do you need info about an astronaut, famous athlete, inventor, or author? Learn about all sorts of famous people from America and around the world.

Visit Colonial Williamsburg, tour the town and read about Colonial America!

Learn more about U.S. history with these primary sources.

Explore the History Channel's list of the 8 reasons Rome fell in this "music video."

Looking for a biography? Choose one of these sites and read about interesting lives.

Learn the basics about WWI from the complicated beginning to the final peace treaty.

See what other kids and their parents have discovered about places around the world.