Bring the past to life with Modern History Unboxed: a monthly subscription box that takes learners on an immersive journey through modern world history, decade by decade from 1860-1970.

From the opening of Japan to the fall of the Berlin Wall, each box explores a new chapter of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through hands-on activities, stories, and historical discoveries. Designed for students in grades K-12, our boxes combine rich academic content with creative, project-based learning that makes history meaningful and memorable.

Every modern history box includes:

• A full-color magazine packed with engaging articles, historical context, and primary source connections
• A comic adventure starring Ava and Zane, time-traveling siblings who explore each decade firsthand
• A personal letter from Ava, written to spark curiosity and reflection
• A coloring page and timeline sticker
• 2–3 hands-on activities
• A postcard from Ava and Zane
• A themed recipe card to taste the past!
• Links to digital resources including YouTube and Spotify playlists

Our Young Adult edition features additional content covering art history and mature topics best for ages sixteen and up. 

Perfect for homeschoolers, history enthusiasts, and curious minds, Modern History Unboxed encourages learners to connect with the people, ideas, and events that shaped our world.

Looking for high school history credit? Make sure to add a Young Adult Welcome Box to receive our high school history guide for additional lessons and activities. 

• Subscriptions renew on or around the 20th of each month.
• Boxes ship within 5–10 business days of payment.
• Start your subscription anytime: you’ll receive boxes in chronological order, beginning with the 1860s.

Subscribe to Modern History Unboxed and explore the changing world, one decade at a time.