Classical Student Histories
for History Lovers and Homeschoolers

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Heritage History promotes Traditional, Story-based History for all ages. View our collection of 500 Classical Student Histories.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

—Confucius

History Quiz Game

Test your knowledge and Learn as you play with History Quest, a Quiz Game app based on popular histories from the Heritage Library..

Story of the Thirteen Colonies
Helene Guerber—1898

All Heritage Books can be read online or downloaded in PDF or EPUB format.

Study Resources

Heritage History Study Programs include reading assignments, maps, timelines, and other Resources to help students remember details and explore new topics.

Modern Europe
Study Program
Modern France/Germany/Italy (1650 to 1900 A.D.)

About Heritage History

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Christopher Columbus
Hispanic 1451–1506 Christopher Columbus
Americas—Genoan sailor, sponsored by Isabela of Spain, who crossed the Atlantic Ocean and discovered the Americas.