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Why is the Bayeux Tapestry so important?

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6 brilliant facts from our new British Empire series

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How did Britain change under Queen Victoria?

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The facts on D-Day, Normandy 1944

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Five women in history that all students should know

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Why is the Bayeux Tapestry so important?

We visited Bayeux Museum to learn more about this iconic 950 year-old artwork.

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6 brilliant facts from our new British Empire series

Explore incredible stories from our latest series, from an Italian mercenary to a cursed royal diamond.

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How did Britain change under Queen Victoria?

Explore the ways Britain transformed forever during Queen Victoria’s 64-year reign, from train travel, factory workers, and voting rights.

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The facts on D-Day, Normandy 1944

A guide to everything you need to know about D-Day, the Second World War invasion in 1944.

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Five women in history that all students should know

Five fantastic females who influenced history, from Queen Elizabeth I to the Suffragettes.

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A brief history of Ukraine (Part Three)

Discover the history of Ukraine, from Soviet rule to the fight for independence.

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A brief history of Ukraine (Part Two)

An overview of the history of Ukraine, from 19th century imperialism to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991.

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A brief history of Ukraine (Part One)

An introduction to the history of Ukraine, from Kievan Rus’ to the rise of Russification.

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February Update

Website improvements and a new video series on the horizon!

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Siege of Rochester Castle

Learn how King John found an explosive solution to bringing down a mighty medieval stone keep.

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10 tips for using videos with your students

Elevate engagement and enjoyment in your classroom with explosive videos.

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Investigating Henry VIII

We were delighted to produce an eight-part series on Henry VIII for Historic Royal Palaces.

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Apollo 11 and the Space Race

More than 50 years ago Neil Armstrong took ‘one small step’ and became the first human to walk on the moon. However, would Apollo 11 have ever made it without the decades of Cold War rivalry between the US and the USSR?

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Placing women’s history front and centre

Women’s history is on the rise, but how is this reflected in our schools?

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