The Mystery of History is not only written by a Christian but it also written from a Christian worldview. As my kids and I read the lessons aloud, we are continually reminded of whose history we are reading about (God’s history!). I love that my children and I can learn about difficult and often terrifying events in history through the lens of redemptive history (how God is working to save his people). This curriculum does an excellent job of telling the story of history from a Christ-centered perspective. Chronological

Week 22: Lessons 64-66: Pythagoras and the Temple of Artemis, Confucius, and Belshazzar and Cyrus the Great Drive Thru History videos: These are fun and fast-paced and my kids really enjoy them. I found a chart where someone planned out which series/video to watch with different lessons. Mystery of History has map work included each week and I am able to print out maps with both the printable resources and the folder book resource described above. I also have a few great books which I used with my older ones which are just too good not to use:We believe that Sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God, we are made partakers of his holiness; that it is a progressive work; that it is begun in regeneration; and that it is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer and Comforter, in the continual use of the appointed means, – especially, the word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness and prayer. Science in the Beginning is an engaging, exciting, hands-on, multilevel elementary resource that is the first in a planned series of books by Dr. Jay Wile. Through masterful storytelling on a wide variety of world history events, these workshops are designed to prepare, equip, and inspire parents to better understand and teach world history through the lens of a biblical worldview from Creation to present time. A crowd favorite is “Bad Boys of the 20th Century,” which focuses on the rise of Lenin, Mussolini, Stalin, and Hitler. (These sessions are not necessarily product related to the author and will benefit all ages seeking to learn and/or teach world history.) As I go through each lesson, I look at the suggested reading for each lesson (Companion Guide) and choose resources that lend historical truth to both of these goals. This is what it really looks like during history at the kitchen table. How we used Mystery of History Volume II SOTW isn’t geared toward a high school student. You will definitely need to find a more suitable curriculum for the high school years. We love Notgrass History for 9th-12th, Compass Classroom, free Hillsdale courses, or using dual enrollment classes. Video flip through of SOTW

In all of the volumes, Linda Lacour Hobar emphasizes God’s hand in history, tracing His sovereignty throughout all of human history. Week 29: Lessons 85-87: Alexander the Great, The Divisions of Alexander’s Empire, Archimedes and the Lighthouse of AlexanderiaThen and Now Bible Maps is an amazing resource for showing how the names of the countries in the Middle East have changed over time. It has clear overlays with modern maps to lay over ancient maps. Really cool and very eye-opening for the kids! Week 12: Lessons 34-36: The Phoenicians, The Kingdom of Israel Divides, and Elijah the Fiery Prophet Volume IV teaches modern history under four "war" themes: Wars of Independence, Wars of Ideologies, Wars of the World, and Wars of Modern Times and the Hope of Mankind. In spite of these organizing themes, the course covers many other topics regarding culture and religion. Selected historical figures are highlighted such as Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, Hudson Taylor, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, Billy Graham, and Nelson Mandela. Summary Living Books by Grade/Age Level for MOH Volume 1– Tracy’s Treasury – I love that this list covers living books. This is great for the Charlotte Mason Homeschooler. As much as possible I want to use original sources to show the ancient writings that we still refer to today. That’s why you’ll see me recommend and reference Eusebius, Josephus, etc. It’s great to read about these men and what they wrote; it’s even better to open a book of their writings, peruse it, read a bit here and there, and even copy some of the words.