History Unboxed

History Unboxed Middle Ages Curriculum

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History Unboxed Middle Ages Curriculum delivers a curated sequence of 12 interactive kits focused on medieval societies like Anglo‑Saxons, Vikings, Byzantium, Maya, and more, with differentiated “Youth” and “Young Adult” versions. Each box includes narrative letters, age‑appropriate readings, craft supplies (embroidering runes, painting icons, making calendars), and unit guides. Parents appreciate how it adapts to multi‑age learners in a single homeschool, turning history into immersive play. What’s unique is its culturally diverse, hands‑on coverage of medieval life beyond Eurocentric narratives, and its ease of use—every box is ready‑to‑use with engaging projects that bring the Middle Ages into your home. History Unboxed now ships to Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, with a $30/month international shipping fee; additional customs fees may apply and are the customer’s responsibility.

Recommended Ages

Ages 5-15

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KitMultisensoryHands-OnOpen and Go

History Unboxed is a subscription box service offering kits for ages 5–9, 10–15, and 16+, each centered on distinct historical themes. Families receive an eight-page magazine filled with articles, maps, timelines, and activities, alongside crafts, replicas, and hands-on projects tailored to the age group. You open the box, choose an activity, and follow the guided instructions to explore history through art, mapwork, role-play, or artifact creation—no extra prep needed. This approach leans on experiential, project-based learning with chances to extend into living-book reading or narration.

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History Unboxed Middle Ages Curriculum
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Our mission

The mission of History Unboxed is to transform history from rote memorization into immersive, multi-sensory exploration by delivering curated history experiences that spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and bring past eras to life. Their goal is to bridge the gap between textbook learning and real engagement, making every history lesson feel like a discovery rather than a chore.

Our story

History Unboxed was founded by Elizabeth Hauris, a second-generation homeschooler and history enthusiast, who launched the company in Warrenton, Virginia to bring tactile, story-driven historical learning directly into homes. Frustrated by dry textbooks, she created monthly history kits with artifacts, hands-on crafts, and engaging narratives. The program has since reached thousands of homes, earned praise from homeschool review platforms like Cathy Duffy, and boasts an 84% recommendation rate on Facebook.

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FAQ: Additional Details about History Unboxed Middle Ages Curriculum

You and your child open a monthly history box, read the included magazine pages together, then work on building a hands-on project—like constructing a miniature Viking shield or blacksmithing a model medieval tool. Kids engage with object-based learning, storytelling, and simple mapping exercises that bring history to life through tactile exploration.

History Unboxed is ideal for kids who learn best through experience—hands-on, visual, and tactile learners who prefer creating and exploring over reading long texts. It suits explorers driven by curiosity, those who love art or crafts, and learners who retain history more meaningfully when they touch, build, or create alongside stories.

It’s not a strong fit for families seeking a full-year, standards-aligned history curriculum with extensive writing, assessments, or daily lessons. It may also underwhelm older teens or academic learners who prefer traditional textbook or digital-based coursework.

History Unboxed works well for neurodivergent learners, including those with sensory processing differences or ADHD, because the multi-sensory, hands-on activities and built-in variety keep attention engaged and reduce screen or text fatigue.

Many gifted learners thrive with the hands-on, narrative-rich boxes; parents recommend supplementing them with deeper reading or research to match profound curiosity levels.

Almost none—the boxes arrive ready to use, and you simply open and engage with the contents.

Subscription boxes can be paused or canceled before the next shipment; single-box purchases may be refunded or returned according to seller’s policy.

Many families say the best use of History Unboxed is to designate a “history kit day” each month, where you open the box together, read the engaging magazine pieces aloud, create the craft or artifact, and follow up with further reading or narration to solidify learning and make history feel alive.

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Meet Elizabeth

Elizabeth Hauris, a homeschool mother with a deep passion for history and creativity, founded History Unboxed to address the boredom she saw in traditional history lessons. Drawing on her own homeschooling background, she curated engaging museum-quality kits featuring crafts, historical artifacts, and compelling narratives. Her platform has since garnered praise in homeschool communities and homeschooling curriculum reviews.

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ManishaCEO and Founder

History Unboxed is an absolutely unique and 100% treasure for modular learners. Simply put: no other history curriculum exists that includes a multisensory curriculum with accurate, project-based learning representing a broad range of viewpoints.

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