The Mystery of History Volume 2, 2nd Edition
Blending Bible and world history, this rich, global narrative reveals how emperors, saints, scholars, and storytellers shaped the medieval world—often at the same time, in wildly different ways.
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The Mystery of History Volume 2, 2nd Edition
How do you make sense of the Middle Ages if history is taught as isolated civilizations instead of overlapping stories?
The Mystery of History: Volume II continues the series’ chronological approach by following world events from Pentecost through the invention of the printing press while showing how cultures, governments, religions, and historical figures developed alongside one another.
Written by homeschool mom Linda Hobar in a conversational, read-aloud style, this volume guides families through 84 lessons covering the Early Church, medieval Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and beyond.
Students encounter world-changing events and figures while exploring connections across time periods and regions:
- The spread of Christianity alongside changing empires
- Vikings, kingdoms, and shifting political systems
- Islamic scholarship and scientific advancement
- Medieval Europe, alongside developing civilizations around the world
- Expanding trade, exploration, and technological change
- The included downloadable Companion Guide expands learning with:
- Hands-on projects
- Maps, quizzes, and memory work
- Research assignments for older students
- Timeline activities and review resources
- Age-appropriate assignments for multiple levels
The multi-level structure allows younger students to participate through read-aloud lessons. Older students complete deeper research and independent assignments.
This is a program built for families who want students to see how events influence one another across centuries, rather than studying history one disconnected civilization at a time.
Browse a sample lesson and get a taste of what this book has to offer.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
One difference between the two series is their target age. The Story of the World is primarily for elementary students, with Volume I recommended for 1st through 4th grade and Volume IV for 4th through 8th grade. The Mystery of History's reading level begins at about 4th or 5th grade in Volume I and progresses to 10th or 11th grade in Volume IV, although it is easily adaptable for multiple ages.
Another key difference is the religious perspective. The Story of the World aims to narrate from a neutral perspective. It covers major religious characters and historical events but does not endorse a particular religious view. The Mystery of History is written from a clearly Christian perspective and integrates biblical and church history into the text.
A minor difference between the two series is the student work involved. The Story of the World revolves around the narrative, so all activities, while engaging, are optional. The Mystery of History is also narrative-based but expects more student work. Nonetheless, it is highly adaptable to each student's age and family preferences.
