Ancient history facts

There's a lot to learn about Ancient Egypt - pharaohs, the Nile, Cleopatra, Napoleon. And it's not all Ancient history either! Check out this Timeline of Egypt from Deliberate Travel Kids to cover the whole history of Egypt, not just Ancient Egypt and Egyptology. NB. The Arab Spring was in 2010/11 not 2015

For every Queen Elizabeth II, there is a Marie Antoinette. This list compiles of the 12 worst queens in history that you must know.

We want kids to learn about the world - even if they're stuck at home right now. At Deliberate Travel Kids we make activity workbooks for children, focused on travel and different cultures. Each workbook is based on a different country and is filled with puzzles and research activities to entertain and educate them. Perfect for kids aged 6-10 and the parents trying to distract them!

1. 49 million years ago, a giant bloom of floating plants (Azolla) in the Arctic Ocean tipped the Earth's climate from very hot to very cold.

Ukrainians are finding their ancient past as they fight to preserve their culture. Click to read the full fact.

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For an extended period, the origin of enigmatic cave networks in South America remained a puzzle to scientists. However, in 2010, a groundbreaking revelation emerged, uncovering the truth behind these mysterious formations. It was then revealed that the caves were, in fact, intricate tunnels meticulously dug by ancient giant sloths. The discovery shed light on a remarkable aspect of the region's prehistoric past.