Honest History is a quarterly magazine for children ages 6-12 that takes a single historical topic and explores it in depth across beautifully illustrated pages. Past issues have covered ancient Greece, the Mongol Empire, spies throughout history, the Olympics, and the history of the Amazon. Each issue includes articles, mini-biographies, maps, timelines, activities, and a podcast companion.

The magazine is explicitly committed to telling truthful, fact-based history that includes diverse perspectives and stories that traditional textbooks often skip. It covers world history, American history, science history, and cultural history with equal care. The tone is engaging without being condescending, and the illustration quality is exceptional.

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Subscriptions run approximately $70 per year for 4 quarterly issues (about $17.50 per issue). Individual back issues and curated bundles are also available. A digital-only option is available through their app for about $7 per issue.

For homeschool families, Honest History works as a supplement alongside any history spine. It is not a full history curriculum, but it adds the kind of deep-dive enrichment that makes historical topics come alive. Many Charlotte Mason families use it as a living book alternative for topics their main curriculum covers briefly. It also works well as independent reading for kids who enjoy nonfiction.