I love reading with my kids. And I especially love reading books about winter holidays. Reading books allows us to see how children and families around the world celebrate and acknowledge this special time. I’ve put together a list of some of our favorite winter holiday books from us here at HistoryUnboxed that focus on Solstice, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and Hanukkah celebrations. Looking to learn more about winter holidays? Check out our Winter Holidays Unboxed downloadable lesson for in-depth lessons on winter holiday celebrations with hands on activities, recipes, and even more books! Sun Bread by Elisa Kleven. This is a…
You’re Invited to RAVE: Readers & Authors Vegas Event!
Come meet History UnboxedⓇ authors Stephanie Hanson and Elizabeth Hauris in Las Vegas! Date: Friday, November 18, 2022 The first two thousand people to arrive will receive two months free subscription to Kindle Unlimited! Q: Which authors are attending? A: A full list is available here:- There will be about 350 authors. Thousands of fans are expected! Q: Can I bring my own books to be signed? A: Absolutely! Q: Will personalization be possible, or are all books pre-signed? A: Yes, books can be personalized. Q: Will I be able to buy books at the event? A: Yes, we will…
Would you like to be a part of our new publishing team? Our advanced readers get ebook previews, goodies, and a chance to review titles before they are available to the public. You can help us get the word out about History Unboxed titles by leaving reviews on our website, Amazon, and Goodreads. To join our team, fill out the form below to subscribe to our Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) email list! Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Address Address Line 2 City State/Province/Region Postal / Zip Code Country USAAaland IslandsAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntigua And BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Saint…
New History Curriculum Pricing to Take Effect August 2022
New price adjustments for history curriculums will take effect to maintain the company’s expenses, competitive wages, and utilization of quality, hands-on materials Amissville, VA. – History Unboxed is today announcing a commitment to maintain current product pricing through July 2022 for educational planners who need curated curriculum for the upcoming school year. The history curriculums are composed for charter school educators and are available for special classroom events and homeschooling families with subscription boxes covering three historical time periods. The longer-term outlook for interest rates and prices is seen moving higher in 2022 and beyond and is expected to contribute to…
Free Ancient History Lesson: The Mauryan Empire
Finding homeschool resources can be overwhelming. It can be hard to find a secular homeschool curriculum for teaching ancient history. Let us help you enjoy history at home with a free ancient history lesson! We’ve done the lesson planning for you, with activities, discussion questions, and information. Ready to go? To get started, download our free excerpt from our new book, Ancient History: A Secular Exploration of the World. Let’s go! Read: Pg. 4-5. Tip: If you have a younger learner, you can read the first paragraph on page 10 of your download instead. Activity: We like to have our…
Honoring Presidents in American History
Contributed by Guest Author, Grace Sammons Photo by Stephen Walker on Unsplash Today is the third Monday in February… Happy Presidents’ Day! As we celebrate and honor all U.S presidents, let’s dive into the history of this patriotic holiday! Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday that is celebrated each year on the third Monday of February. However, that wasn’t always the case. Traditionally, Americans celebrated as Washington’s Birthday on February 22, starting in 1885. It wasn’t until the Uniform Monday Holiday Act was set in place in 1971, that the holiday began taking place on the third Monday in February…
History – Gone to the Dogs! (Part 3): Dogs of Ancient Israel, Egypt and Mesopotamia
Israelites and Their Dogs While dogs were generally popular in the region, the Israelites seem to have started bringing dogs into their families somewhat later than their neighbors. They don’t get a favorable depiction in the Hebrew Bible. The Talmud even claims that dog barking can cause miscarriages. The people of the region did not always feel this way. A twelve thousand year old grave contains an old man buried with a puppy. Canaan Dogs: These dogs were used as guard dogs, generally the only accepted use of dogs within the culture. The dogs eventually returned to the wild and…
Wishing You Peace!
From our History Unboxed Families to Your Family, we wish you much Joy and Peace! https://www.historyunboxed.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Wishing-You-Peace.mp4
December Celebrations: A Light in the Darkness!
Photo by Tim Riesner on Unsplash Imagine. It is thousands, maybe even tens of thousands of years ago. You are living somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere. Suddenly, the animals are scarce, either because they have left or hidden themselves away. The plants you have gathered are withering, their leaves drifting to the ground. Each day, the night seems to come sooner and end a little later. Why does this happen, you might wonder? What if the light and warmth never return? What will happen to you, with no light, no warmth, no food. With no other answers, you might find…
Happy Thanksgiving 2019!
From all of us at History Unboxed, we are thankful for you, our customers. You are our “why” as we strive to make learning history a fun adventure. pumpkin pie Ah! on Thanksgiving day, when from East and from West, From North and from South comes the pilgrim and guest; When the gray-haired New Englander sees round his board The old broken links of affection restored; When the care-wearied man seeks his mother once more, And the worn matron smiles where the girl smiled before; What moistens the lip and what brightens the eye, What calls back the past, like…
Totally Mind Blowing Timeline Truths!
When we study history, it’s so often in isolation, making it difficult to see where various events overlap. For example, in the United States, we often study American history entirely independently of other events in the world. To Americans, that 600 – or so – year span of events that involved our nation seems vast. But there is more. Much more. In the magazines included in every History Unboxed box, we also offer a quick snapshot of what else is going on in the world. And often, we find some truly incredible things…. Let’s start with something that began 80,000…
Gross and the Glorious: History Hygiene Habits
Ewwww!!! or Ahhhh!!!??? Although popular in some ancient cultures, bathing fell out of favor in Europe during the Middle Ages. (Imagine how you would smell after a few days, not to mention a few months!) You see, people believed bathing was a health risk. They didn’t understand how germs spread and thought disease could enter the body’s pores from sitting in dirty water. The Church did not help the cause of personal cleanliness either, concluding that bath houses were dens of sin. While it didn’t stop Charlemagne, it stopped plenty of other people from regular bathing. For starters, for your…
Happy Indigenous People’s Day!
by Stephanie Hanson Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! Or, as you might call it where you live, Columbus Day. Why are some areas changing the name of this federal holiday? Let’s take a closer look at Christopher Columbus and find out! When you were growing up, did you learn a poem about how “In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue?” The poem goes on to describe the very nice Arawak natives and how Columbus was brave and bright. You might have learned that he was “brave and bright” because he believed the world was round when everyone else…
Game of Thrones Unboxed!
by Stephanie Hanson Unless you have been hiding under the proverbial rock, you have heard of the television series Game of Thrones. Known for its high body count and fantasy setting, the series is widely popular. But did you know that Game of Thrones is based on the book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, written by George R.R. Martin? And, did you know that Martin was inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien (Hmm… check out those middle initials!) and the War of the Roses, as well as other historic events. Want to have a little fun?!!! Let’s…
3 Years in Biz and New Pricing
Dear Customers, Fall of 2018 marks our 3rd year of business and it’s been a fabulous whirlwind. We have grown from a company where I was working out of my basement to one that employs designers, historians, artists, and fulfillment teams across the USA. We’ve shipped enough apple mummification kits to probably actually mummify a body. We’ve heard from so many customers about how our boxes has made history real, tangible, and memorable for their students. What a fulfilling few years it has been! During this time, our products have changed dramatically. Jamestown Horn BookMy original concept of sending a…
Holiday gift subscriptions are here!
Shop Custom Subscriptions! Are you ready to make history this holiday season? For the first time ever, we're offering what some of our customers will call a dream come true: Custom Subscriptions! Oh boy, we are excited to announce this! For a limited time only, you can mix-and-match to your heart’s content, and build a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-month subscription with ANY of our boxes! That’s right: want to send your favorite student Ancient Egypt one month and Powhatan the next? Now you can! Boxes in gift subscriptions will ship mid-December if you order by December 14th, and in…
Welcome to our new site!
Welcome to our new site! We are SO excited to launch our new website. Not only does it look and feel better, but it will be so much simpler for YOU our subscribers! Here’s what you need to know: Individual purchasers: RESET YOUR PASSWORD… If you have bought from us before (either boxes or subscriptions!) and gave us your email address, then you already have an account in this new system! But you need to reset your password. Go here to the password reset page, enter your email address, and check your email for instructions. …OR CREATE A FRESH ACCOUNT. If you…