Danegeld
Long ago, people paid money to stay safe. They gave silver to raiders. This helped stop fights. It was a hard way to live. Do you think that was fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHistory articles — Page 32
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Danelaw
Long ago, people moved to new lands. Some came from far away. They brought their own rules. These people lived in parts of England. They worked in the fields. They made new ways to talk. Can you imagine living with…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDaniel Boone
Daniel Boone was a famous explorer. He found new paths through the woods. He helped many people move to new homes. He was a very brave man. Do you like to explore the woods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDaniel J. Boorstin
Daniel was a man who loved books. He wrote many stories about the past. He also helped a big library. He wanted everyone to see the books. He thought books were very special. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDanish overseas colonies
Long ago, Denmark had lands far away. They had places in Africa and Asia. Some people were treated very unfairly. Later, many of these lands changed hands. Now, Greenland and the Faroes are still part of Denmark. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDarfur genocide (2003–2005)
Long ago, people in a place called Darfur had hard times. Many groups fought over land and water. This was very unfair and sad for many. People had to leave their homes to stay safe. Many people worked to help them.…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavid I of Scotland
David was a king in Scotland. He lived a long time ago. He helped his land grow. He built new towns and markets. Many people remember him today. He was a very kind leader. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavid Irving
David Irving was a man who wrote books. He wrote about a big war long ago. He told things that were not true. He said bad things about many people. This was not fair. Do you like to learn the truth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavid IV
A king named David lived long ago. He ruled a place called Georgia. Many people were sad and hungry. David worked hard to help them. He made his land strong again. He was a great leader. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavid McCullough
David was a man who loved stories. He wrote many books about the past. He wrote about kings and leaders. His books helped us learn about people. He won many big prizes for his work. Do you like to hear stories about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavid Thompson (explorer)
David Thompson was a map maker. He traveled to new lands. He drew maps of the rivers. These maps helped many people. His work was very good. Do you like to draw maps?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavy Crockett
Davy Crockett was a famous man. He lived in the wild woods. He was a good storyteller. He also helped make laws. He was a hero to many. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDeccan wars
Long ago, two big groups fought in India. One group was the Mughals. The other group was the Marathas. They fought for many years. It was a hard time for many people. The Marathas worked hard to stay free. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDecembrist revolt
Long ago, some soldiers wanted change. They wanted things to be more fair. They met in a big city square. But their plan did not work. Many people were sad. Do you think change is hard?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDecolonisation of Africa
Long ago, many lands in Africa were not free. Other far away groups ruled them. But the people in Africa wanted to lead themselves. They worked hard for change. Soon, many new countries were born. Do you like to be free?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDecolonisation of Asia
Many lands in Asia became free. Long ago, other far away lands ruled them. People worked hard to be free. Now, these places are their own. It is a big change for the world. Can you name a country in Asia?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDecolonisation of Oceania
Many islands are in the ocean. Long ago, other lands ruled them. Then, the people chose to lead themselves. This helped many places become free. It is good to be free. Do you like to make choices?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDecolonization of the Americas
Long ago, many lands wanted to be free. They did not want kings far away to rule them. People fought hard to make their own countries. This helped many people live in new ways. It was a big change for the world. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDedan Kimathi
Dedan Kimathi was a leader. He lived in Kenya. He fought for his people to be free. This was a hard time. Many people call him a hero today. Do you know what a hero is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDefence of the Reich
Long ago, there was a big war. Planes flew high in the sky. They fought to protect their homes. Many people worked hard to help. It was a very long fight. Did you know planes can fly for a long time?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDeioces
Long ago, a man named Deioces lived. He was a leader of his people. He helped people solve their problems. Then, he became a great king. He built a big city for everyone. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDelaware Colony
Long ago, many people lived in Delaware. Different groups came to live there. Some came by ship from far away. They built new homes and towns. This land became a part of our country. Do you like to learn about old…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDemetrius I Poliorcetes
Long ago, a leader named Demetrius lived. He was a king. He was very good at building things. He made big tools to help his army. He also built strong walls for cities. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDemocratic-Republican Party
A group of people formed a new team. They wanted to help the country grow. They liked new ideas. This team helped many people. It was a big change for us. Do you like to work in teams?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDenazification
A big war ended long ago. Many people in Germany had been part of a bad group. Leaders wanted to make things fair again. They removed people from power. They also held trials for bad acts. This helped the world…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDeng Xiaoping's southern tour
A leader named Deng went on a trip. He visited many big cities. He wanted to help his country grow. He helped people start new jobs. This made life better for many. It was a very big change. Did you know he planted a…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDenmark–Norway
Long ago, two lands were one. They were called Denmark and Norway. They had many people and many lands. Some lands were far away. They worked together for a long time. It was a big group. Can you find them on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDen (pharaoh)
Long ago, a king named Den ruled Egypt. He wore a big crown. He helped his land grow well. He even had a very grand tomb. It had stairs made of stone. Can you imagine a king from long ago?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDeportation of the Chechens and Ingush
Long ago, many people were moved. They had to leave their homes. A group of leaders sent them away. They went to a far place. It was a very hard time. Many people worked to come home later. Do you know about this story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDétente
Two big countries wanted peace. They talked more to be kind. This helped them stay safe. They even met in space! It was a calm time. Do you like to talk to friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDevanampiya Tissa
Long ago, a king named Tissa lived in a far land. He was a very smart leader. He built a large pool for water. He also helped a new way of life reach his people. This helped his land grow. Do you like learning about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDevapala of Bengal
Long ago, a king lived in India. His name was Devapala. He was a very strong leader. He helped many people follow his faith. He gave land to big schools. This helped many students learn. Do you like learning new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDhofar rebellion
Long ago, people in Dhofar wanted change. They lived in a place with green hills. Some people felt life was not fair. They worked hard to make things better. A new leader helped the land grow. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDiadochi
A great king once ruled much land. He died a long time ago. His friends and helpers wanted to lead. They fought to rule the big land. They made many new kingdoms. This helped their way of life spread. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDick Turpin
Long ago, a man named Dick Turpin lived in England. He was not a kind man. He stole horses and did bad things. Later, people told stories about him. Some stories made him seem like a hero. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDiego Columbus
Diego was a famous explorer. He sailed on big ships. His father was Christopher Columbus. Diego lived in a grand home. He worked for a king. He helped lead many lands. Do you like stories about the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDiego de Almagro
A man named Diego lived long ago. He traveled to new lands. He helped build some cities. Later, he had a big fight with a friend. This made things very hard. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDiego Velázquez de Cuéllar
A man named Diego lived long ago. He sailed on big ships. He found the island of Cuba. He built many new towns there. It was a very busy time. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDietrich von Choltitz
A man named Dietrich was a leader. He lived a long time ago. He was in a big war. One leader told him to break a city. He did not do it. He saved the city instead. Do you like old cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDilmun
Long ago, a place called Dilmun lived by the sea. It was a busy place for trade. Ships brought wood and shiny pearls there. People from far away met there. It was a very special place. Can you imagine sailing to a…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDiogo Cão
Long ago, a man named Diogo Cão sailed the sea. He went to far lands. He left stone pillars on the land. These pillars told people where he had been. He was a brave sailor. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDiplomatic history
People study how lands talk to each other. They look at how leaders make big choices. This helps us learn about the past. It is a way to see how we live together. Can you wonder about how leaders talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDiplomatics
People study old papers to find the truth. They look at how they were made. This helps them see if a paper is real. It might even be a fake! This work helps us learn about the past. Do you like solving mysteries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDirk Hartog
Long ago, a man named Dirk Hartog sailed the sea. He was a brave sailor. He found a new land. He left a metal plate there to say he was there. Today, an island has his name. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDirty War
Long ago, things were hard in Argentina. A group of leaders took control. They treated many people very unfairly. Many people went missing during this time. Later, the people worked to make things fair again. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDiscourses on Salt and Iron
Long ago, leaders in China had a big talk. They talked about salt and iron. Some people wanted the king to own them. Others wanted people to own them. This was a hard choice. Do you like to make choices?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDisfranchisement after the Reconstruction era
Long ago, things were not fair. Some people made bad laws. These laws stopped Black people from voting. This was very sad. Later, people worked to change this. They wanted things to be fair for all. Can you help make…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDissolution of Austria-Hungary
Long ago, one big land was ruled by a king. It was called Austria-Hungary. Many different groups lived there. They all wanted to rule themselves. A big war made things very hard. Soon, the big land broke into many…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article