Complete Ancient History Course for Homeschool & Classical Schools
Classical Kingdoms offers the complete Ancient History course matching popular classical education curricula.
Classical Kingdoms delivers timeless stories that build enduring virtue. In one complete, 72‑lesson ancient‑history course, we bring Greece and Rome to life through expert-led lessons that align with trusted classical curricula.
Avoid the piecemeal YouTube scavenger hunt. Every lesson is available for free on YouTube with consistent quality and a progressing story.
We help homeschool families by teaching Ancient History to 6th-12th graders.
We help teachers and parents catch up on their classical history with free lessons, deep-dives, and creative support.
We offer a rich, online classical education experience taught by Mr. Jim Hull, an Ohio teacher and coach since 1991. His love of history and traveling to classical archaeological sites bring ancient civilizations to life.
Classical Kingdom’s complete Ancient History experience is rooted in truth, inspired by virtue, and designed to awaken wonder.
Our Ancient History lessons awaken the “logic phase” for Middle School ignite High School “rhetoric” excitement. The interweaving of wisdom and virtue empowers deeper understanding of History’s stories and characters.
COMING SOON: Check out the Course Features. We are developing hands-on learning tools to manage skills and feedback for each lesson.
Designed for Homeschooling Families
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with homeschooling. That’s why we’ve built our Ancient History course with flexibility, structure, and family-centered learning in mind.
Free YouTube lessons may serve your family as Mr. Hull teaching the content followed by parent and cohort activities. This will end your searching for free content and worrying if it aligns or completes the lesson.
Classical Kingdoms has a vision to support homeschooling with complete content alongside effective learning management. Mr. Hull’s love of History and vibrant classroom experiences motivate the Classical Kingdoms team to innovative and serve student needs. The online learning management being developed delivers a total solution for families and cohorts.
Full Membership Includes:
- Podcast lessons alongside quizzes, matching challenges, written responses, and feedback
- Downloadable study guides, deep-dive research, and printable resources
- Explicit learning plans adaptable to your family’s goals
- Teacher/Parent tools and a responsive learning management system
- Access to an online community of fellow homeschoolers
- Opportunities for Mr. Hull’s learning games and simulations
Whether you’re a seasoned homeschool parent or just getting started, our content-rich experience helps you provide the best classical education at home—without the uncertain quality. Each lesson is age-appropriate, parent-approved, and aligned with classical learning goals.
Embrace the Power of Classical Education
At Classical Kingdoms, we believe in stimulating the mind and nourishing the heart. Our content-rich course generates a sense of wonder as students connect to history. The classical journey is human flourishing, critical thinking, and character growth. We see this using the lens of the classics. Students and parents alike will explore:
Podcast Lessons
Chronological Lessons deliver the story progression of Western Civilization’s development
Thoughtful Blogs
Lesson Blogs packed with support and enriching deep dives for both students and homeschooling parents
Powerful Tools
Quizzes, simulations, and games are being developed alongside each lesson to offer engaging alternatives to typical “time wasters”
Why Classical Kingdoms?
Classical Kingdom takes a different path. Rooted in tried-and-true classical education, our approach helps students feed their hunger to learn with content-rich History. A classical education helps students grow in wisdom and virtue.
We embrace the classical model of learning: the Trivium—Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric—in developing Ancient History content. This curriculum begins with deserts and rivers across Mesopotamia, Egypt, and our earliest civilization. From here, students learn about Hebrew migrations and the impact of Judaism. Ancient Greece is next as students explore ideas like “Greeks picked man up and set him on his feet.” Finally, the rise and fall of Rome, and the emergence of Christianity. Each lesson is carefully designed not only to teach what happened, but also why it matters. Each lesson aligns with popular classical curriculum like Hillsdale, Great Hearts, Founders, and homeschool platforms.
The Vision
To offer premier online experiences for classical history instruction—uniting families, students, and educators in the pursuit of wisdom, moral character, and delight through Ancient History.
We envision a world where young people grow into virtuous leaders by walking through the settings of the past, discovering the truth, goodness, and beauty that shaped the West—and still shape us today.
An Engaging Ancient History Curriculum That Comes to Life
Our ancient history curriculum goes beyond names and dates. Through captivating storytelling and carefully curated multimedia content, students are immersed in the cultures, ideas, and innovations that shaped the foundations of our modern world.
We Explore:
Kingdoms of Rivers and sand
Exploring Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Cradle of Civilization
Glory of greece
Developing Citizens, Philosophy, and the Pursuit of Virtuous Excellence
Rise of Rome
Establishing Law, Legions, Latin, and Legacy of the Empire
The Way of the Word
Living in Faith, Covenant, and Emerging Chrstianity
The full Ancient History course includes a chronological exploration of the earliest civilizations through the fall of Rome. Deserts, Judaism, Christianity, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, are typical units offered in an Ancient History semester. Classical Kingdoms will provide the next History course to follow the fall of Rome.
Ancient History Online Course
Classical Approach with Story-Based Learning
Our podcast lessons are built around immersive, historically accurate stories that make the ancient world feel present and personal. Each topic centers on key characters and narratives from major ancient civilizations. We strive making history not just understandable, but unforgettable.
Student Engagement Tools - Upcoming Learning Management (LMS)
We develop learning tools to enhance the podcast lesson series. In the full course, join interactive discussion prompts, primary source reading guides, timeline activities, and writing challenges that allow students to process and apply what they learn. Everything is designed with age-appropriateness, independence, and enrichment in mind.
Blog Content & Thought Leadership
Our regularly updated blog dives deeper into classical education philosophy, homeschool tips, ancient culture deep-dives, and virtue-based living. It’s your go-to hub for inspiration and insight.
Ancient History Curriculum That Lasts a Lifetime
All of our content aligns with classical education principles, encouraging Socratic dialogue, narrative-based learning, and moral reflection. Our curriculum isn’t just about the past—it’s about preparing students for a wise and virtuous future.
The Classical Approach Shapes Character and Virtue
Education should not only fill minds—it should shape hearts. Our platform is committed to virtue-based learning, weaving character development throughout the classical curriculum. Each lesson is built around key virtues such as:
Seeking truth to see the good and experience the beauty.
Agonizing challenges balanced with the right response.
Balancing right ambition to strive for lofty achievement.
Encouraging balance, humility, and respect for self and others.
Awakening curiosity about the world and our right to pursue happiness
Students are challenged to reflect, question, and apply these virtues in their daily lives, fostering both academic growth and personal development.
What Parents Are Saying
Start Your Journey Through Ancient Civilizations
Whether you’re diving into ancient Egypt for the first time or exploring the philosophical legacies of Greece and Rome, Classical Kingdoms offers the perfect blend of content, character, and community.
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” — William Butler Yeats
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Enjoy the value of a classical approach where students journey to become a champion philosopher. Let Classical Kingdoms be your guide to a meaningful, engaging, and character-driven homeschool classical education.