It’s August! So North American homeschool families, who take off summers, are just now heading back into the trenches or starting for the first time. Neither position is an easy one! If you’d like a few tips and insights from veteran homeschool moms, join Linda Lacour Hobar and Katie Elder for our “Back to Homeschool” podcast. Linda is the author of The Mystery of History and homeschool mom of 17 years; Katie is one of our “Counselors” through The Mystery of History helpline who volunteers her time and heart to answer your questions and concerns. With both ladies, you’re in good hands for some real time encouragement!

In today's podcast, I’m going to first give you a short story about the writing of the Declaration of Independence, in case those facts are dusty or missing from your experience. Second, I’m going to tell you the stories of two lesser-known heroes of the time period. One story ends well, the other doesn’t, which will remind us not to take for granted the hot dogs, the watermelon, the fireworks, or the freedom that Americans celebrate on the 4th of July!

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If you grew up on boring, pointless, morbid, irrelevant, or secular history, chances are, you didn’t like it—and you’re afraid of passing that on to the next generation. Fear not. There are ways to combat these preconceived ideas – and make history unforgettable and fun! Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, for “How to Make History Unforgettable!” This session is family-friendly to motivate the “history resistant” members of your family.

In a day and age where morals and manners are harder to come by, it’s good to know that chivalry lives! What is chivalry? What are the commandments of chivalry for knights to live by? To learn this and more about medieval times, join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, with her guest, J. Aaron Gruben for a conversation on chivalry and how Aaron has creatively tied it in to his books and resources. You can learn more about Aaron at Post Tenebras Lux Books, a Latin expression I’ll explain in the podcast. To save on 20% on our King Arthur Bundle (a book, audiobook, study guide & downloadable Bible Study) use the code “arthur2026” on our website through May 31, 2026. 

In the historical play, Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare made famous the phrase, “Beware the Ides of March.” Perhaps you’ve heard it but not known the full story starting on March 15 that eclipsed the death of the Roman Republic—and the birth of the Roman Empire. And perhaps the connection of this event to biblical history is vague! Well, to get the story behind the story, join me, Linda Lacour Hobar, the author of The Mystery of History, for a look at the origin and impact of the famous phrase, “Beware the Ideas of March.” For a free coloring page of Julius Caesar for your students, click here.

There’s nothing fun about the Salem Witch Trials. But they are intriguing! Most of us know a few things about this story, but the details are vague. That is understandable, because no one can fully explain what went wrong in the small village of Salem in 1692, when more than 20 suffered death from the scare of witchcraft! Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, for the full story and theories about what "might" have happened. This 15-minute podcast is an audiobook excerpt from The Mystery of History Volume III. 

It’s a new year, which means a lot of families are newly discovering The Mystery of History. Welcome newbies! This podcast is designed with you in mind to explain our “3-C” themes; a week at a glance; and materials at a glance. Veterans, this podcast is for you too, as a reminder of what this program is all about and how to use it for all ages. Happy New Year and happy teaching! 

For kids to understand the Jewish holiday known as “Hanukkah,” they really need to know the Bible and history. That’s what I’m here for! The Mystery of History four-volume series teaches world history from a biblical worldview. It’s our first volume, in particular, that lines up ancient history with bible events to help us see God’s timeless hand in the affairs of mankind.  Getting now to Hanukkah, I hope you and your students will enjoy this audiobook excerpt from Volume I, titled, “The Maccabean Revolt.” It’s short, but informative, and sure to give you talking points for the upcoming holiday. Thanks for joining me!

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It has it all! Food, family, faith, and history.  Join me, Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, for the true story of the First Thanksgiving, which bridged the Old World to the New – through courage, prayer, and the heroic gestures of Squanto who helped the Pilgrims survive in a time of great need.

From the road to Damascus to the fall of the Roman Empire, God has been at work to make Himself known. Follow Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, through the first five centuries of world history following the resurrection of Jesus Christ. From martyrs and missionaries, to Masada and the Edict of Milan, this is a trip you won’t forget. (This episode was recorded a few years ago at a homeschool convention—and includes promotion of the series. Since that recording, the author has completed Volume IV!)