Step into the world of historical investigation, where evidence is scarce, stories evolve over time, and not everything is what it seems. Why did the Roanoke Colony vanish without a clear trace? How did the image of horned Viking helmets become so widespread? And why do legendary tales, like George Washington and the cherry tree, survive long after historians have debunked them? In this course, we’ll explore famous historical myths and unsolved mysteries while learning how historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists separate fact from fiction. Through hands-on examinations of artifacts, maps, primary sources, and scientific methods, we will analyze how misunderstandings form, how they spread, and why some myths endure in popular culture. As a final challenge, students will apply their investigative tools to interpret evidence, evaluate competing theories, and present their own solution to a historical mystery. Are you ready to uncover the truth hidden beneath the stories?
Myths and Mysteries of History
About ExplorSchool
For Rising 6th – 8th Grade Students
Your Summer of Discovery Awaits
MITY’s ExplorSchool provides rising 6th-8th grade students a unique opportunity to investigate new topics and dive deeper into their passions at a level that is challenging and motivating. Intellectually curious students take two classes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, enabling them to explore different disciplines, experience things that are not possible within a normal school setting, and forge new friendships.