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Discover Modern History Unboxed: A Hands-On Journey Through Modern World History

Learn about modern world history and gain a new appreciation for the people, events, and cultures that changed the world!

Our quarterly modern history subscription box for kids and teens delivers an immersive experience that brings the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to life, decade by decade from the 1860s to the 1970s. Perfect for homeschoolers, history enthusiasts, and curious learners, this hands-on history curriculum blends storytelling, creative projects, and global perspectives to inspire lasting connections to the past.

Each month for three months, you’ll receive one box per month in chronological order, each featuring a different decade in modern history. From the opening of Japan and the rise of British imperialism to the civil rights movements and the fall of the Berlin Wall, you’ll explore the people, ideas, and movements that shaped our modern world through engaging activities, stories, and discoveries.

What’s Inside Each Box?

Each box includes:

• A full-color magazine filled with compelling articles, primary source connections, and historical context
• A personal letter from Ava that invites reflection and sparks curiosity
• A timeline sticker to build a chronological understanding of modern history
• A coloring page inspired by historical art and events
• 2–3 hands-on activities that let you create, craft, and play your way through history
• A postcard from Ava and Zane
• A recipe card featuring a taste of the past
• Links to additional digital resources, including curated YouTube and Spotify playlists
• Subscribers to the Young Adult edition also receive expanded content covering art history and topics appropriate for ages 16+.
• A complimentary timeline and welcome packet.

Why Choose Modern History Unboxed?

This secular world history subscription box makes history meaningful, memorable, and fun by combining rich academic content with project-based learning. Each quarterly shipment delivers a complete, ready-to-use hands-on history kit, perfect for supplementing homeschool history, earning high school history credit, or enriching your family’s understanding of the modern era. Get your history in a box!

Subscription Details:

• Your subscription begins with The 1860s: The International Exhibition and continues in chronological order.
• You’ll receive one box a month for the quarter, delivered to your door.
• Recurring payments process on the 20th of the month, and boxes ship within 10 business days.
• Your subscription will automatically renew until you cancel, and once you finish one timeline, you’ll seamlessly move on to the next series!
• Along the way, you’ll receive postcards and souvenirs from Ava and Zane, your guides on this journey through time.

Whether you’re looking for a homeschool subscription box, a hands-on history kit, or a social studies subscription box to spark curiosity and creativity, Modern History Unboxed is your passport to the past.

Looking for a full high school history curriculum? Add our Young Adult Welcome Box to receive a high school history guide with extended lessons and activities and select the Young Adult subscription option.