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History for kids.

Journey back in time with pyramids, vikings and brave explorers. Ten amazing worlds from the past โ€” told just for curious kids.

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Fun facts

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Ancient worlds

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Years of stories

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Great Pyramid

tallest for 3,800 yrs

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First Olympics

Greece ยท 776 BC

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Ten worlds from the past

Tap a topic to open its door to the past. Every world is packed with stories and surprises.

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WOW-facts to share at dinner

History is full of surprises. Here are a few of our favourite jaw-droppers.

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The Great Pyramid of Giza stayed the tallest building on Earth for over 3,800 years.
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Ancient Egyptians loved cats so much they had a cat goddess โ€” Bastet.
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The city of Pompeii was buried by a volcano and stayed hidden for 1,500 years!
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Viking ships were so light they could be carried over land between rivers.
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The very first Olympic Games were held in Greece in 776 BC.
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Some castles hid secret escape tunnels for sneaking out during a siege.
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Ancient Romans invented the world's first take-away food stalls!
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Magellan's crew sailed all the way around the world โ€” but he didn't make it home.
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