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Welcome to Historybusters

Let's get kids hooked on history

Here's how...

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Historybusters' Store of Knowledge
An informational resource of over 1000 historical movies 

Every movie in our Historybusters' Store of Knowledge has been hand picked for historical accuracy and entertainment value.

Why? Because the best way to learn history is through story.
After all, that's what history truly is---a really wonderful story.
Our criteria? If a movie is accurate enough to help someone pass a test,
and it's still enjoyable---you'll find it here.
 

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Hooking young minds on history
 
A growing collection of activities, online resources, and advice for taking history education out of textbooks and putting it actively into kids' lives.
 
Why? Because kids rarely develop passion with textbooks.
Visit the links below to find out more.
 
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And now for a few Historybusting extras...

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Yes, they are all American Presidents, yet there is more...
 
 

Saturday, November 21, 2009

 Can a deck of cards get kids asking historical questions?
 
We certainly hope so...
 
To that end, we have created a new generation of cards...
 
 

As with other card decks, you will find four suits of thirteen cards each. However, you will find no aces, jacks, diamonds, or spades. Instead of being organized around the traditional system of ace through king, this deck is organized around the dates of legendary battles fought by real people. The deck was initially designed for playing the traditional card game War. However, you may use the deck to play any of your favorite card games. Best of all, players might just learn a few fun facts about some important historical events along the way.

 

This particular card deck focuses on the Classical World, and I dedicate it to my card game loving niece...

 

Click here for a Word version of the deck.

Click here for an HTML version of the deck.

 

We will be adding other decks over the next few months, including sets for the Medieval World, the Reformation, the Age of Revolutions, World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.

 

In the meantime, have fun and, as always, happy historybusting....

 

Lynn

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What a deal...
You can help Historybusters,
do all your gift shopping,
and encourage a loved one to read
all at the same time
available in any amout from
$5 to $5,000

Every movie on Historybusters has been hand picked for historical accuracy and entertainment value.
Our criteria? If a movie follows history closely enough to help someone pass a test,
and it's still enjoyable--you'll find it here.
 
If you would like to recommend a movie, request a new category, or comment on our reviews, contact lynn@navigatinglife.org
Historybusters is an offshoot of Navigating Life: dedicated to providing its readers with the tools they need to Navigate Life.
You can find out more about us at www.navigatinglife.org