Category: History
Inside a Genius Mind: Resource on Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) ranks among the brightest minds to have ever lived. He is known as a brilliant artist, scientist, and engineer. Google Arts…
American History Resource: The Promise of a Nation
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Smithsonian Institution has published The Promise of a Nation: Commemorating 250 Years of…
Learn All About the Papacy
OSV Kids Discover: The Pope by Colleen Pressprich is a new book designed to appeal to children, but adults can learn a great deal from…
Discover Interesting Facts About American Catholicism
Where is the largest collection of rosaries? What is the oldest Catholic newspaper in America? Who are the five saintly women inducted into the National…
Free Resources from National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art offers free online art learning resources for preschool through high school. There are coloring pages of works from the National…
Pilgrimage – New Catholic High School History Text
Pilgrimage: A History of Western Civilization Volume I: From Antiquity to the High Middle Ages is a new high school history text available from Tan…
Norman Rockwell Lesson Plans
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was one of America’s leading illustrators, who created many of the covers for the Saturday Evening Post and also commented on social…
Book Review – Crossbows and Crucifixes
This historical fiction for teens focuses on the persecution of Catholics in England during the late 1500s.
Royal and Ancient by Amanda Lauer
Royal and Ancient by Amanda Lauer Review: Lauer has done a masterful job of intertwining romance, intrigue, history, and faith into her new epic story….
Heartwarming Tale: Moon Over Manifest
This Newbery Medal winning novel is a delightful, engaging story. Set during the depression in a small Kansas town, this redemptive tale features a unique cast of characters, witty dialogue, and a young feisty heroine.
