Live · Discussion-driven · Primary sources

Where history comes to life, one conversation at a time.

Educator and historian Ted Lamb teaches American history, world history, American government, and economics & personal finance to students in grades 5–12: live classes with a teacher who knows your student, working directly from the original documents. For homeschool families and students who want more than the classroom offers.

Every enrollment begins with a conversation. Tell us about your student and Ted will reach out personally.

The difference

Anyone can hand your student information. Ted makes them excited to learn it.

Videos and worksheets can put facts in front of a student. They can't ask your student what they think, push back on an argument, or slow down on the exact idea that's confusing. That takes a live teacher and a seat at the table.

A teacher who knows your student

Classes are live and kept small, so the pace, the questions, and the reading list adapt to your student, not the other way around.

Primary & secondary sources only

No textbook summaries. Students read the letters, speeches, treaties, and firsthand accounts themselves, and learn to weigh evidence like a historian.

Genuinely interactive

Students don't sit through lectures; they discuss, debate, and defend their ideas every session. It's the kind of class students actually look forward to.

“I have always loved history, but have never engaged with the subject as personally as I have in Mr. Lamb's class.”
Delphinia G., student

Courses · Grades 5–12

History and civics, taught from the sources

Seven courses from 5th grade through high school, each working as a full homeschool curriculum or a supplement, and each taught from a biblical worldview foundation.

American History

The American story, in America's own words

Offered as 5th grade (to 1877), 6th grade (1877–present), and comprehensive high school courses, all built from the founding documents up.

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World History I & II

Civilizations, cultures, and connections

Two high school courses spanning the ancient world to 1500, and 1500 to the present, with the cultural and religious foundations of each era.

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American Government

How the Republic actually works

Constitutional principles, federalism, separation of powers, and elections, read from the founding documents and connected to current issues.

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Economics & Personal Finance

How people, markets, and money decide

Economic systems alongside real-world financial literacy: budgeting, saving and investing, and credit and debt management.

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Primary sources

Don't take our word for it. Read the record.

Ted teaches from firsthand accounts, so here are ours, unedited, from a parent and a student.

Document I: Parent account · World History

“My daughter had an outstanding experience in Mr. Lamb's World History course last year, and as a parent, I couldn't be happier with the results. She genuinely loved her time in his online classes and would often talk excitedly about what she was learning. He made history feel relevant and personal, rather than just a list of dates and events.

The assignments were engaging and thoughtful, and the reading selections were perfect; they sparked her curiosity without ever feeling overwhelming. She looked forward to class each week and finished the course with a much deeper appreciation for world cultures, civilizations, and historical connections. Mr. Lamb is an exceptional educator who clearly loves his subject and knows how to connect with students online. I highly recommend his World History course to any parent looking for a high-quality, enjoyable, and enriching experience for their child.”

Renea McMasters, parent of a World History student

Document II: Student account

“Mr. Lamb's class has to have been one of the best learning experiences I have ever had. The work given was perfectly challenging, and brought into greater fruition by the time I was allowed to complete it, as well as the in-depth conversations surrounding the subject matter. I can only credit this to his understanding of students as individuals, as well as the subjectivity of the process of learning.

I have always loved history, but have never engaged with the subject as personally as I have in Mr. Lamb's class, and have had something tangible to show for it. My biggest takeaway from his class so far has been that at some point, history, in all its moods and modes, comes to a singular, complete aesthetic experience. All history is and has been storytelling in its rawest, most objective form… and Mr. Lamb has that art down to a tee.”

Delphinia G., student

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Live events

Live history talks

Ted hosts live events on topics from across history, a great low-cost way to experience his teaching firsthand.

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New · America's 250th

The Design of Providence

A Revolutionary-era anthology celebrating America's 250 years, featuring Ted among ten historical fiction authors.

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