Unlock History for your students

Discover Ancient Civilizations without leaving your classroom

We're taking 25+ years of applied experiential education and adapting it to an online format. Join us and teach engage inspire educate guide your Grade 4 students with the Ancient Civilizations Virtual Experience.

Who We Are 👋

Over 25 years of applied experiential education as Blades of Glory, now available online!

Blades of Glory

As Blades of Glory, we’ve been facilitating experiential learning for Grades 4 and 5 students for nearly 30 years. Now, we’re taking the next step in our journey by launching the Ancient Civilizations Education Society (A.C.E.S); a Non-Profit dedicated to making historical education more accessible for all types of learners.

Ancient Civilizations Education Society (A.C.E.S.)

As A.C.E.S., our flagship initiative will be the Virtual Realm Experience. We’re taking all of our in-person presentation knowledge and turning it into engaging, digestible, and informative online courses.

We can’t wait to get started!

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Why Join Us? 🤔

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Knowledge, skills, and expertise to enhance learning

The Ancient Civilizations Virtual Experience is led by veteran educators who are passionate about teaching ancient history. We understand the importance of engaging learning, and our educators are experts in crafting a fun and immersive learning environment.

Flexible and convenient way for students to learn

Our Virtual Experience is filled with interactive activities, videos, and resources to ensure Grade 4s have an engaging Ancient Civilizations learning experience. Units are structured to ensure that students are able to learn and understand the topics in an engaging and effective way.

Make meaningful progress toward learning goals

We understand that students may need extra support during their learning journey, so we provide additional resources and guidance to ensure that they are successful.

Our experienced educators are available to answer any questions and provide additional materials to ensure that each student is able to get the most out of their learning experience.

What Other Teachers Have Said 🤩

Teachers and students love us, but don’t take our word for it… Take theirs!

"Blades of Glory brought medieval times to reality for my students. The presentation was very concrete. Students really enjoyed the hands-on nature of the presentation. All in all it was a great experience for both students and teachers."

Ms. Vario

Doncrest Public School, Richmond Hill

"Very complete. Great knowledge of the Ontario curriculum. Wonderful use of student interactions! Knight School is a must! It is your curriculum back into a Medieval time!"

Manon Boudreau

St. Luke Catholic School, Ottawa

"This presentation has never failed to entertain and teach. I would reccommend it to any Grade 4 teacher. It has always been talked about by students as a highlight of the year. Thank you! Great as always."

Nancy Bordonaro

Thorncliffe Park Public School, Toronto

"Great presentation. The students were captivated. They were very attentive. I was very impressed. Lots of information & lots of 'hands-on'. Loved the fight!"

Mrs. Siobhan Rock

Russell Public School, Russell

"The knights were great with the kids as well as extremely knowledgeable about the topics. I hope they are the two who come back next year. A must for any Grade 4 Social Studies program. Very Real!"

Aaron Cornelisse

Washago Public School, Washago

"Involving the students was the key to keeping them interested. The information presented was valuable and followed the curriculum expectations (Grade 4 Social Studies). 'Guys' kept the presentation at the children's level. Thank you! The students had 'fun' and they 'learned lots' to share with their parents."

Kallista Kelly-Gossage

Harrowsmith Public School, Harrowsmith

Frequently Asked Questions 🙋‍♀️

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The Virtual Experience Curriculum

Upcoming Units (2023)*

Module 1

Weapons & Armour

Discover the fascinating history of ancient weapons and armour! Featuring examples spanning multiple diverse cultures.

Module 2

Crime & Punishment

Examine the various forms of medieval crime and punishment, and explore how these forms of justice evolved over time.

Module 3

Medieval Falconry

With its roots in European and Middle Eastern cultures, students will learn the history, techniques, and tools used in Falconry.

Module 3

Medieval Falconry

With its roots in European and Middle Eastern cultures, students will learn the history, techniques, and tools used in Falconry.

Module 4

Mythological Beasts

Students will learn about the origins, characteristics, and cultural significance of various mythical creatures.

Module 4

Mythological Beasts

Students will learn about the origins, characteristics, and cultural significance of various mythical creatures.

Module 5

Futhark (Norse Runes)

Ever been fascinated by Norse Runes? This module teaches your students the basics of reading and writing in the Futhark.

Module 6

Archeology

Learn about the methods and tech used in archeological research, as well as the theories and histories behind various ancient sites and cultures.

Have some questions? Get in touch with us!

Do you need more information about the Virtual Realm Experience, or A.C.E.S. itself, before joining the waitlist?

Let us know, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have 😁

Play a part in shaping the Virtual Realms

We’re very excited to be launching the Virtual Realms Experience in 2023, and we would love to have you be a part of it!

By joining the waitlist, you’ll be able to share your feedback and help turn this initiative into a truly impactful platform for your students.