Discover the beautiful art and folklore of the kingdom of Benin in the Middle Ages.

Inside this Box

• Discover how snail shells were used as currency and make your money cowrie jewelry
• Enjoy using a traditional Nigerian bar soap
• Learn to play traditional African and modern songs on a kalimba thumb piano
• Read the folktale of Emotan who cared for Benin’s children and even hid the king from usurpers as told by our Own Voices author Ekiuwa Aire
• Color one of Benin Kingdom’s leaders from the Middle Ages

…and more!

Our high-quality hands-on history kits bring history to life for learners of all ages.  Each history box has everything you need for engaging history lessons. Our boxes can serve as a stand-alone history curriculum or pair with traditional social studies curricula.  Looking for group lessons? Check out our history-to-go kits!

Looking for more information on the Kingdom of Benin?  Our Pinterest boards have additional activities, books, and learning resources: https://www.pinterest.com/historyu/benin-unboxed/