Social Studies for Kids

A farm near Rena in eastern Norway has become the site of the largest hoard of Viking Age coins ever found in the country. The treasure came to light on April 10, 2026, when metal detectorists Rune Sætre and Vegard Sørlie uncovered 19 silver coins in a field. Realizing they may have found something important, the duo contacted county archeologists....

On May 25, 2026, Americans will observe Memorial Day. The federal holiday honors members of the United States Armed Forces who died while serving their country. This includes those in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy....

Archeologists at the University of Chicago have discovered the remains of several bus-sized dinosaurs in the Sahara Desert of Niger. The specimens are the first new Spinosaurus species to be identified in over 100 years. These massive dinosaurs lived in what is now North Africa during the Late Cretaceous period. This was roughly 100 to 90 million years ago....

On April 5, 2026, Christians around the world will celebrate Easter. The holiday is the oldest and most important of all Christian festivals. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many adults in the United States (US) observe it by attending special church services. Some also fast or give up certain foods or habits during the 40 days leading up to Easter. For kids in the US, Easter means egg hunts, parades, and the Easter Bunny. But not everyone celebrates the holiday the same way. Here are a few fun customs you may want to try....