History.
Reimagined.
Fun, whimsical, beautifully illustrated adventures that bring the past to life for curious little minds. Written by a real human.
Our Story
“The only thing new in the world is the history you have yet to discover.” – Theodore Roosevelt
As parents, we found ourselves staring at our kids’ bookshelf one night feeling more frustrated than inspired. The stories were either dull, watered-down, or missed the magic of the real moments that shaped our world.
We wanted books that sparked wonder — illustrated adventures that made history feel alive, not like a school assignment. We searched everywhere. We couldn’t find them.
So we decided to write our own. Adventures in History was born at our kitchen table, with two curious kids of our own as inspiration — and Olivia & Ethan as their guides.
Say Hello To
Olivia & Ethan
Two curious siblings who travel through time, meeting the people and moments that shaped our world.
Olivia
The Storyteller, age 5 (almost 6)
Brave, bookish, and full of questions. Olivia narrates every adventure with wonder, and a bow that never goes out of place.
Ethan
The Explorer, age 2
Fearless, funny, and always one step ahead. Ethan turns every history lesson into a brand-new adventure (and a little bit of chaos).
A new adventure every month
Stories, coloring pages, and activity sheets delivered straight to your inbox.
Pick the plan that fits your family.
📅 Monthly
$9.99
(per month)
Perfect for trying it out. Cancel anytime.
A brand-new illustrated story each month
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Custom coloring pages featuring historical characters
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Printable activity sheets & puzzles
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BEST VALUE • SAVE 17%
❤️ Yearly
$99
(per year)
Two months free! Our most-loved plan for growing readers.
Everything in monthly – All 12 amazing adventures
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Full year of coloring & activity sheets
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Exclusive bonus holiday adventures
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Why History Stories Make Kids Smarter
Don’t just take our word for it—decades of academic research prove that historical storytelling gives children crucial advantages in reading, thinking, and understanding the world.
Predicts Reading Success
Children’s storytelling abilities at age 5 predict their reading comprehension and writing performance up to 10 years later. Story-based learning creates a powerful foundation for lifelong academic achievement.
Spencer & Petersen, Research Outreach (2022)
Builds Background Knowledge
Harvard research confirms: the more children know about the world, the better they comprehend what they read across all subjects. Historical knowledge provides the context that makes every other subject easier to learn.
Harvard Graduate School of Education (2023)
Develops Critical Thinking
History education enhances children’s problem-solving and analytical skills by teaching them to analyze evidence, construct narratives, and consider multiple perspectives—abilities that transfer to every area of learning.
Muallim Journal of Social Sciences (2023)
Strengthens Language Skills
Storytelling significantly improves children’s oral language complexity, vocabulary development, and comprehension abilities. The narrative structure provides a natural scaffold for language learning.
Early Childhood Education Journal (2004)
Cultivates Empathy
Learning about people from different times and places helps children develop perspective-taking and social awareness. Historical empathy is fundamental for understanding the world and building emotional intelligence.
ERIC Educational Research Database (2002)
“Research shows that narrative skills at school entry predict reading and writing success up to 10 years later. The more children know about the world through stories, the better they comprehend everything they read.”
Based on research from Spencer & Petersen (2022) and Harvard Graduate School of Education (2023)
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FAQs
What's the difference between Monthly and Yearly plans?
On the Yearly plan, you get 2 months totally free! It’s our most popular and recommended plan. You receive 12 fun, whimsical, and interesting stories for the price of 10 (plus activity sheets). Plus you’ll be inline for any additional bonuses (we are working on a bunch of fun new stuff).
What else do I receive in addition to the stories?
Each month, you’ll receive an amazing fun story adventure (based on real historical events) as well as coloring pages and activity sheets. The activities are meant to be fun and engaging and should help your child with reading comprehension (they should be able to remember the events of the story).
Why is learning history important?
The science on this is pretty clear. When kids learn history, they become more knowledgeable, they develop critical thinking skills, they strengthen their language skills, and cultivate empathy. Plus, studies show that children’s storytelling abilities at age 5 predict their reading comprehension and writing performance up to 10 years later!
Are you actually a real author?
Hehe we get this one a lot! With all of the AI slop out there these days, it’s no wonder parents are worried (and we are too!). Yes, every story you receive is written by me (Danny). In fact, the final version you and your children will read has been written, re-written, and then re-written again (probably). I take great pride in these amazing stories, and I know you will enjoy them.
Are Olivia and Ethan based on real characters?
Yes! The characters of Olivia and Ethan are based on our own children. They are curious and ask lots of questions. We read these exact stories to them every night and they love it! So we actually use our own product (and highly recommend it to others).
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