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History

Find fascinating history facts from around the globe, from ancient civilisations like Ancient Egypt and incredible kingdoms to lost cities and gruesome legends — perfect for young historians like you!

Discover bloody battles, mighty monarchs and fierce warriors and uncover incredible (and often horrible!) history facts that will wow your friends and family.

Learn about awe-inspiring characters from our past, such as Queen Victoria and Henry VIII, life-changing world events like World War I and II, brush up on Britain’s rich and often bloody past and much, much more.

Ready for a time-travelling adventure, gang? Click about below to start your journey!

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General History

10 facts about World War 2

Learn about this hugely important event in British history…
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10 facts about the Olympics!

Learn all about this extraordinary international sporting event!
General History

APRIL FOOLS’ PRANKS

Celebrate 1 April with these top tricks – and find out some cool facts, too!
  • QUIZ

    Who is the longest-reigning British monarch?
Egypt

10 facts about Ancient Egypt!

Discover the secrets of this ancient civilisation…
Greece

10 facts about Ancient Greece

Learn all about this super-cool civilisation!

Did you know?

Earth has been recycling water for over 4 billion years! That means we drink the same water as woolly mammoths, the first humans and King Tut.

Greece

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece!

Meet the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece!
General History

The life of Rosa Parks

Learn about this remarkable civil rights activist…
General History

15 top William Shakespeare facts!

Learn all about William Shakespeare, the world-famous playwright and poet…
General History

Twenty top Titanic facts

Discover the fate of this infamous ship…
Monarchy

The six wives of King Henry VIII

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived!
General History

10 ‘Horrible’ Facts about London!

How much do you know about London, England’s capital city?
Egypt

10 facts about Ancient Egypt!

Discover the secrets of this ancient civilisation…
Greece

10 facts about Ancient Greece

Learn all about this super-cool civilisation!
Romans

10 Facts About Ancient Rome

Discover the glory of Ancient Rome…
General History

10 facts about Christmas!

Learn all about the history and twinkly traditions of the festive season…
General History

10 facts about Martin Luther King

Learn about the world-famous civil rights campaigner…
Monarchy

10 Facts About Queen Victoria!

NG KiDS travels back in time to meet Her Majesty, Queen Victoria…
Romans

10 facts about the Colosseum!

Learn all about the Colosseum of Ancient Rome!
Greece

10 facts about the Olympics!

Learn all about this extraordinary international sporting event!
General History

10 facts about the Tudors!

Nat Geo Kids discovers ten fast facts about the Tudors!
General History

10 facts about the Vikings

Learn all about these Scandinavian sea-warriors!
General History

10 facts about World War 2

Learn about this hugely important event in British history…
Monarchy

10 fun facts about King Charles III

From speaking Welsh to diving around historic shipwrecks, discover our top ten facts about this ruler…
General History

10 Winter Olympics facts!

Find out about this hair-raising international event…
General History

15 facts about the Victorians!

Head back in time to when Britain became the most powerful empire in world history…
Monarchy

15 fun facts about Queen Elizabeth II

From inventing a new dog breed to publishing her first Instagram post, discover our favourite facts about this ruler…
General History

15 top William Shakespeare facts!

Learn all about William Shakespeare, the world-famous playwright and poet…
Greece

5 terrifying tales from Greek mythology

Meet the mythical monsters from Ancient Greece!
General History

Aboriginal Australian Culture!

Explore Aboriginal Australian Culture, one of the oldest in the world!
General History

Amazing Paralympic athletes!

These sporting superstars are at the top of their game…
General History

APRIL FOOLS’ PRANKS

Celebrate 1 April with these top tricks – and find out some cool facts, too!
General History

Awesome Anglo-Saxon facts!

Check out these cool facts about the fierce Anglo-Saxons…
General History

British Empire facts!

Discover the full story behind this important piece of world history…
Egypt

Did Cleopatra really die from a snake bite?

Probably not, according to scientists…
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