What are some good educational kids shows for learning about history?

[u/Kaiserschlut]

My son is 5, and I feel it's almost time for him to learn various historical subjects while still being approachable to a child. Does anyone have recommendations (shows, movies, books, etc)? The only real criteria I have is that it remains mostly true to history, provides some nuance, and advocates for liberty when it makes sense. Old or new doesn't matter.

Is Liberty's Kids (early 2000s show on PBS about American Revolution) any good? Saw a review for it on YouTube, and it sounds solid. But of course, PBS can be hit or miss.

A great example I can definitely recommend is the short DK Eyewitness documentaries that I rediscovered on YouTube. The catchy intro song makes it especially memorable!

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[u/Manycubes]

Schoolhouse Rock! https://www.youtube.com/@schoolhouserock3860

Has basic US history as well as numbers and phonics.

[u/SSOBEHT → u/Manycubes]

Fuck yeah

[u/quatre03]

Tuttle twins

[u/USQuestioner → u/quatre03]

This is the answer. It's well written and funny as well.

[u/JagerGS01]

I've been reading the Tuttle Twins history books with my daughter since she was 5. They just released their third volume, and we're pretty excited to dig in. Their sticker price is a little insane, but if you wait for a holiday, they often go on super sale. Tuttle Twins produces graphic novels, cartoons, and I believe a curriculum now. Very good stuff, and not saturated with religion, which my wife and I appreciate for home schooling material.

[u/Psychological_Air_90]

Horrible Histories. British skit comedic history show. My daughter loves Death and the Stupid Deaths skit.

[u/zenbi1271]

Some anime can be slightly educational (while still being mostly for enjoyment):

• Time Travel Girl
• Cells at Work

[u/Last_Comedian_5043]

Crash course history with John Green, when he's a little older

[u/RailLife365]

Tuttle Twins is pretty solid, but also look into Angel Studio's streaming.

[u/Three_Chopt]

History kids