Royal Fireworks Online Learning offers extraordinary opportunities for students to journey across time and place through our world history and geography courses. Led by distinguished scholars Dr. Kristin Krause, Dr. Thomas Milton Kemnitz, and world famous curriculum author Michael Clay Thompson, these courses invite students to explore maritime adventures, ancient civilizations, modern nations, and the interconnectedness of cultures across the globe.

Some of these courses are continuing into the second semester of a two-semester sequence, but students are welcome to join mid-year and can catch up through recordings of previous lessons. Whether your child is intrigued by the seas that shaped exploration, ancient Greece, or the cultural geography of the world today, these courses nurture deep curiosity and global understanding.

A Nautical History of the World
(one-semester course)
Instructor: Dr. Kristin Krause
Student Ages: 10–14
Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dates: January 14 – May 13, 2026
Cost: $500

Course Highlights:
– Explore how ships, from Viking longships to British man-o-wars, changed the course of history.
– Learn about navigation, exploration, and maritime innovation.
– Engage in hands-on activities like map labeling and even scrimshaw art.

History, Culture, and Literature of Greece in the Classical Age
(full-year course)
Instructor: Dr. Thomas Milton Kemnitz
Student Ages: 13–18
Class Meetings: Mondays, 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dates: January 12 – May 11, 2026
Cost: $675 for the spring semester

Course Highlights:
– Discover the extraordinary world of ancient Greece—its democracy, philosophy, art, and more.
– Read classic texts from notable figures such as Plato, Herodotus, and the great dramatists.
– Explore visual culture through rare photographs from the Royal Fireworks archive.

Modern Britain: 1783 to the Present
(full-year course)
Instructor: Dr. Thomas Milton Kemnitz
Student Ages: 13–18
Class Meetings: Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dates: January 12 – May 11, 2026
Cost: $675 for the spring semester

Course Highlights:
– Study the culture, literature, and history of modern Britain, from the Industrial Revolution to the Beatles.
– Discover famous writers, artists, and historical events that shaped the modern world.
– Learn directly from a distinguished research historian with decades of experience.

World Cultural Geography
(full-year course)
Instructor: Michael Clay Thompson
Student Ages: 11–18
Class Meetings: Mondays, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dates: January 12 – May 11, 2026
Cost: $775 for the spring semester

Course Highlights:
– Study every continent and major body of water, learning capitals, rivers, and landmarks.
– Gain insight into the world’s great thinkers, writers, and artists.
– Foster global understanding, cultural appreciation, and an enduring love of learning.

Installment Pay Option: We offer installment payment plans at no additional cost. For more information and to enroll, visit the Online Learning page.

As always, if you have questions or need assistance in selecting a course, feel free to call us at (845) 726-4444. We’re here to help! Our phone lines are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Happy learning!
The Royal Fireworks Team