Whats New | The History Cat

What's New?

This site was last updated on February 13, 2026

New Feature Alert: Digging Deeper Questions

These DOK 1-2 comprehension questions help students grasp the key facts and ideas from the article—the essential first step before tackling our higher-level thinking activities and simulations.

(Work on World History will start in Fall 2026).

Updates

We've refreshed tons of existing articles with new content and improvements—look for the (UPDATE) tag in the menu to see what's new.

Brand-New Stories

Explore captivating stories and hidden details from history with The History Cat’s latest articles, designed to make the past engaging, relatable, and unforgettable for students.

NEW Lesson Plans – Classroom-ready lesson plans aligned to our content—purrfect for teachers and history buffs alike.

This website was created and is maintained by a certified social studies teacher. The goal of The History Cat is to move beyond dull lectures and worksheets, offering lessons where students debate issues, investigate CSI-style cases, compare perspectives, and analyze evidence to uncover the story behind the past. In short, it’s about teaching students to think like historians.

Although the articles and scratch pads are free to use (and always be) it's not free to maintain. Website subscriptions, domain fees, and many hours of development go into ensuring that each lesson is of the highest quality and 100% classroom ready.

If you're enjoying The History Cat, please consider making a small donation to help me "keep the lights on".

And again, thank you for being part of The History Cat revolution.