Once enrolled, students will have access to all lessons previously taught. New lessons will be added within a day or two after they are recorded. Class notes are added weekly and test materials will be provided at the end of each unit. This class is paid with recurring payments of $60 per month, per family.

This course explores the history and cultural impact of major regions in Asia and Africa, including China, Japan, the Islamic Middle East, India, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Students will learn about key events, people, and ideas that have shaped these civilizations and their roles in the modern world. Using engaging lessons, interactive discussions, and activities like creating timelines, students will connect the past to the present. The course includes unit tests and a final exam covering recent history and current events.

View the Course Syllabus Here

Taught by Scott Powell, a historian and teacher with over 20 years experience teaching homeschooled students. Scott has made it his mission to help students see how powerful and meaningful historical knowledge can be. Using an innovative present-centric approach, this course moves beyond viewing history as just “the study of the past,” and helps students develop a deeper understanding of how history shapes the world they live in today. 

You will receive:  

• Recordings of classes that have already occurred in the Live Course
• New content each week as the live course progresses
• Engaging lessons packed with visual content, including historical art, photography, artifacts, and primary sources
• Activities such as creating timelines and diagrams to help students build a strong, memorable understanding of historical events
• Comprehensive written tests at the end of each unit, with answer keys provided

Hear from parents and students about their experience with Knowable World Courses: 

“Mr. Powell has a unique perspective and approach to teaching historical mindedness.  His material does not in any way mimic the usual fare taught in a history course.  His students develop a real curiosity for history and how our past is reflected in our current world.  They process historical information intellectually and personally rather than memorizing odious unrelated and irrelevant details.  Details are marvelous if they flesh out the picture or feed an insatiable curiosity, but the appetite needs to be in place first.  Powell History stimulates that appetite.”  - Ellen, Massachusetts

“After being homeschooled for seven years, Mr. Powell’s history course was a wonderful way for me to get a taste of the classroom setting. I enjoyed how he kept us constantly engaged and involved during his lectures, which made it easier to remember the material and stay focused. This program is packed with information, but is presented in such a way that it is not too much to handle. I’m looking forward to continuing with his courses throughout my education.”  - Lucy, California (Age 13)