World History Curriculum for All Ages

The Mystery of History is a chronological, Christian, complete world history
curriculum. Easy-to-use, historically accurate, and Christ-centered—
the award-winning series features four volumes of world history for all ages.

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VOLUME II Second Edition

By popular demand, The Mystery of History Volume II is now available in its Second Edition! With the upgrade, you get a durable hardback, 400+ color images, and a digital download code for a newly revised Companion Guide (chockfull of enriching activities for all ages!)

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AWARD WINNING!

The Mystery of History

VOLUME I–VOLUME IV

If you’re looking for accurate, interesting, Biblical worldview history—look no further! The Mystery of History has what you need to learn history, teach history, and pass it on to the next generation! (You know world history is important—don’t delay and get started today!)

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What is The Mystery of History?

An easy-to-use, historically accurate, Christ-centered series—
featuring four volumes of world history for all ages.

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A Two-Minute Personal Intro From the Author

Linda Lacour Hobar

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Chronological.

The Mystery of History curriculum follows history in the order that it happened all over the world.

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Christian.

The Mystery of History curriculum is written from a Christian world view and uniquely weaves world cultures and stories of the past alongside the events of the Bible.

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Complete.

The Mystery of History curriculum contains pretests to spark interest, lively lessons, hands-on/research based activities, timeline instructions, mapping work, memory cards, quizzes and semester tests.

Who are we at The Mystery of History, Inc.?

A small team—
with a big heart.

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What’s in our store?

Everything you need to teach World History—

with confidence and conviction!

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Volume I – Creation to the Resurrection
(Creation – c. A.D. 33)

This volume covers world history from Creation to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The text spans the incredible stories of ancient times, ancient lands, and ancient peoples.

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Volume II – The Early Church and the Middle Ages
(A.D. 30 – 1456)

Volume II expands on the fall of the Roman Empire and the Dark Ages that followed. Delve into the chivalry of knights and damsels, kings and queens, and the peasants who faithfully served them. Students visit Vikings and villains; castles and crusades; and the poetry of Dante and Chaucer.

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Volume III – The Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations
(1455-1701)

Volume III will look at what was going on all over the world in the order that it happened. While the Renaissance and Reformation were taking shape in Europe, students will look at the rise of wealthy empires in West Africa; the Mogul dynasty of India; and the peaceful lives of the Aboriginals of Australia. We will also visit Ivan the Terrible in Russia and the Tokugawa family in Japan.

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Volume IV – Wars of Independence to Modern Times
(1708 – 2014)

Volume IV, the last and final volume of this world history series, spans three pressure-filled centuries from 1708 to 2014. Starting with Bach and Handel, two of four major composers included in Volume IV, the time period will see numerous “wars of independence.” From the American colonies, the heart of Mexico, the gold mines of Australia, the mountaintops of South America, the shores of Greece, and the walls of the Alamo, we will find mankind desperately striving for liberty and freedom through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

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What does a 'Week at a Glance' look like?

Easy, factual, and fun—
anyone can use The Mystery of History.

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How do you 'Teach All Ages'?

The Mystery of History works for YOUNGER, MIDDLE, and OLDER Students

—all at the same time or through a repeating cycle.

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What are others saying about The Mystery of History?

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When I was looking for a World History program I wanted something that was Bible-centered, multi-level, with hands-on activity AND would cover what was going on in History in other parts of the world through a ‘Bible time-line’. WHAT A JOY when I found The Mystery of History. It was an answer to prayer. . . when we actually started using it just about DAILY my son would say,’Thank you so much for buying The Mystery of History, Mom, I Love doing The Mystery of History’.”

Jennifer Evalle

Homeschool Mom in Texas

You have thought through this text, provided multilevel activities, and, I feel, you have poured yourself into each lesson. Thank you for bearing witness to His story.

Susan Coleman

Homeschool Mom

I appreciate the worshipful attitude that Linda displays in her telling of history…Her excitement for His works is contagious…. my daughter, who is admittedly an advanced reader, was known to read The Mystery of History for leisure when she was only 4 years old.

Vicki Boshka

Homeschool Mom

Your The Mystery of History books are really big and thick, and I like that A LOT! I really like what you write in them. My favorite quiz is the Millionaire Multiple Choice game. I wish all of the quizzes were Millionaire Multiple Choice.

Savannah

Student Age 9

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The Mystery of History Volume I, Third Edition

Our new edition offers three major improvements:

For durability, the book is now a hardback—matching the popular layout of The Mystery of History Volumes I, III, and IV.
For interest, we added more than 400 beautiful color images and dozens of colorful maps—handpicked by the author to be edifying and historically accurate. (Hundreds of fact-filled captions are included!)
For convenience, the book contains a download code to access a 500+ page digital Companion Guide containing pretests; activities for younger, middle, and older students; timeline directions; mapping exercises; quizzes; literature suggestions; and much more—allowing you to customize this course to suit your needs. (A printed version of the Companion Guide will soon be released as a separate purchase for those who would prefer it.)

FAQs

1) Will the Second Edition still work for “all ages?

Yes! Students as young as 1st grade can enjoy the stories of medieval times even more—with the addition of 400+ color images and maps in the text and updated hands-on activities (with photos). Middle students can glean even more from the Companion Guide—with enhanced activities, new photos, and improved mapping exercises. Older students can continue to adapt the program to meet a high school credit through stimulating activities and literature suggestions on a high school level.

2) Will the First Edition Audiobook match the Second Edition text?

No. With the opportunity to rewrite text, the author made vast changes in the Second Edition by providing additional detail, richer vocabulary, and more pronunciations. However, the author did NOT rewrite entire lessons or change the chronological order of them. So, while listening to the First Edition may be convenient in a pinch or on a road trip, a student would not want to be reading from the Second Edition at the same time. The author will record a word for word revision of the audiobook in the future, but that is a 1-2 year project!

3) If I sell the hardback down the road, will the download code be reusable?

No. The download code falls under a one-time family license through the publisher, Bright Ideas Press. However, in the near future, you can purchase a digital Companion Guide (downloadable PDF) —allowing a secondary book owner to have access to the popular curriculum components.

4) I'm looking for an e-book of The Mystery of History, Volume II. Do you have one?

Yes, we have a Volume II e-book, but only in the First Edition. A Second Edition e-book will be released at an undetermined future date.

5) I would prefer a paper version of the Companion Guide. Will there be one?

Yes! It will be made available as a separate purchase as soon as possible.

World History Curriculum for All Ages

WHAT’S NEW?

The Mystery of History

VOLUME II Second Edition

AWARD WINNING!

The Mystery of History

VOLUME I–VOLUME IV

NEW PODCAST!

The Mystery of Home Education Podcast

With Linda Lacour Hobar

What is The Mystery of History?

A Two-Minute Personal Intro From the Author

Linda Lacour Hobar

Chronological.

Christian.

Complete.

Who are we at The Mystery of History, Inc.?

What’s in our store?

Everything you need to teach World History—

with confidence and conviction!

Volume I – Creation to the Resurrection (Creation – c. A.D. 33)

Volume II – The Early Church and the Middle Ages (A.D. 30 – 1456)

Volume III – The Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations (1455-1701)

Volume IV – Wars of Independence to Modern Times (1708 – 2014)

What does a 'Week at a Glance' look like?

How do you 'Teach All Ages'?

The Mystery of History works for YOUNGER, MIDDLE, and OLDER Students

—all at the same time or through a repeating cycle.

(Click below for ideas on how!)

What are others saying about The Mystery of History?

Read for yourself—

by peeking at our awards, reviews, and fan mail!

How can you reach us?

(Click on the icons below)

Have Curriculum Questions?

Have Shipping Questions?

Join Our Support Groups

Want to join us on social media?

Have an activity to share with us?

The Mystery of History Volume I, Third Edition

Our new edition offers three major improvements:

FAQs

1) Will the Second Edition still work for “all ages?

2) Will the First Edition Audiobook match the Second Edition text?

3) If I sell the hardback down the road, will the download code be reusable?

4) I'm looking for an e-book of The Mystery of History, Volume II. Do you have one?

5) I would prefer a paper version of the Companion Guide. Will there be one?

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Volume I – Creation to the Resurrection
(Creation – c. A.D. 33)

Volume II – The Early Church and the Middle Ages
(A.D. 30 – 1456)

Volume III – The Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations
(1455-1701)

Volume IV – Wars of Independence to Modern Times
(1708 – 2014)