LNGenZ News for Kids: World

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 took the lives of thousands of people and destroyed two cities – Pompeii and Herculaneum. But it also buried and preserved the remains of those cities, leaving a record for scientists and… Read More

Israel’s war against Hamas may be a relatively new development, but the area known as Palestine has seen conflict for thousands of years. It’s easy today to oversimplify the reasons behind the fighting and assume it’s all about which side… Read More

Historians and archaeologists have uncovered remarkable insight into historical artwork, cultural practices, and overall ways of life for centuries. Much of our history was learned by digging up ancient artifacts and studying them with other archeological finds. Some of the… Read More

A small town in Spain, Setenil de las Bodegas, was built within the narrow gorge formed by the Río Trejo River. The valley has abundant overhanging rock, which the locals use for their homes. Just over 3,000 people live in… Read More

For the first time in almost 70 years, a coronation occurred at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6, 2023. King Charles III was anointed with holy oil and officially crowned the King of England at this event. Along with… Read More

The construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt has amazed and bewildered archaeologists for centuries. The enormous structure is made of 2.3 million weighty pieces of rock and limestone. The stones are far too heavy to be carried… Read More

Queen Elizabeth II ruled over the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth for 70 years. After celebrating her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year, the queen of England passed away on September 8. Her funeral was held on September 19, and… Read More

As fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine, people around the world are feeling the effects of the war. The latest is an energy crisis in France, Spain, Greece, and other parts of Europe. Officials in these countries fear there will not… Read More

Art has captivated audiences for eons. From paintings like the Mona Lisa to life-size statues, art expresses human feeling and experience. But what if there were more to the story? Recently, hidden art has been discovered within other artistic pieces,… Read More

Nearly 80 years after the epic landing on the beaches of Normandy and the Battle of The Bulge, the French government bestowed its Legion of Honor medal to four American soldiers. France was invaded by Germany during World War II,… Read More

Tourism can have a lot of positive effects on a city or country. It helps bring money, supplies jobs, and promotes improvements in the area. But can there be too much of a good thing? The city of Venice, Italy,… Read More

Countries don’t always agree on who owns what land, and islands are often the cause of these conflicts. Denmark is a small country in northern Europe, while Canada is located in North America – yet they both had claims on… Read More