Welcome to History for Kids the free online history network. We hope you enjoy and have fun exploring our history. The website is packed with articles, worksheets and even a quiz on each section.

History of America. American history is a fascinating subject, and there is so much to learn. The bill of rights is exciting to read and will inform you about the first ten amendments of the constitution. The American Revolution started in 1775 and lasted until 1783. Learn about the first president George Washington who became president in 1789.

American History. The American History Timeline provides a chronological account of significant events that have shaped the United States. It begins with the arrival of Native Americans and explores key moments such as the American Revolution, the …

Roman History Humans have lived in the area known as Rome for at least the last 6,000 years. The myth of Rome’s beginning tells the tale of its first ruler, Romulus, killing his twin brother, Remus, and naming the city after himself..

The history of ancient Egypt lasted until the country became a Roman province in the 1st century B.C. Egypt was ruled before then by thirty dynasties, or families, of kings and queens, often called the pharaohs.

Everyone in Egypt understood their place and the rules to follow for success. This structure worked well throughout most of Egypt’s history, but it began to break down at the end of the New Kingdom. Egyptian Culture Moving Up in the Hierarchy. A son or daughter took on the social class or ‘hierarchy’ of their parents.

Chinese History Ancient China was built along the two main rivers—first the Yellow River (Huang He) in the north, and later the Yangtze in the south. Read More

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was an important event in American history where a group of influential men, known as the Founding Fathers, gathered to create the U.S. Constitution. This convention took place in Philadelphia and lasted for four months.

Ancient Indian Art Facts for Kids. Ancient Indian art dates back to 3000 BC. It included paintings, sculptures, and architecture. Cave paintings are found at sites like Ajanta. Buddhist themes were prominent in early art. Temples often featured sculptures of gods. The Ashoka Pillar shows early Indian sculpture.

Facts about Benjamin Franklin. He was born January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts; He was the tenth son Josiah Franklin; His father could not afford to send him to school; he stopped going to school at ten years old. When he was 17, he …