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.

I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

—James Madison

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..

Robinson Crusoe
James Baldwin—1905

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Study Resources

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

British Empire
Study Program
Glorious Revolution to the Great War (1688 to 1900 A.D.)

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Hernando Cortez
Hispanic 1485–1540 Hernando Cortez
Mexico—Conquistador who landed in Mexico with a small army, and allied with local tribes, conquered the Empire of the Aztecs.