Despite 5,000-Year History, Archaeology Flounders in Gaza Strip
Hole in the head: How medieval soldiers survived after battle thanks to early day brain surgery | Mail Online
Hole in the head: How medieval soldiers survived after battle thanks to early day brain surgery
50 years ago today (17th April 1961): Bay of Pigs invasion, Cuba.
Approximately 1,500 Cuban exiles who opposed Fidel Castro’s regime attempted an invasion, financed and directed by the USA. The invasion failed Share this:
IB Revision Quiz – “Who Am I?” interactive team challenge
“Who Am I?” Revision Quiz Students are placed in teams, and have to guess the historical character presented to them through a series of clues. The quicker they identify the character, the more points they gain. A really great way to revise the entire course. Share this:
The Six Day War of 1967: Timeline Analysis
Timeline Analysis Students construct a timeline of events broken down into events relating to Jordan, Egypt and Syria. The teacher can then test their understanding using this classroom challenge and this answer sheet. Share this:
25 years ago today (14th April 1986): The USA launched major bombing raids on Tripoli and Benghazi in Libya, killing 60 people. (
Libya responded by blowing up a Pan Am passenger jet over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988) Share this:
80 years ago today (14th April 1931): The Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed.
King Alfonso XIII left Spain and went into exile in Rome, Italy. Share this:
Timeline Challenge: The 1967 6-Day War
In this activity, Organise the class 5 teams. Display the first event by clicking the button. All the students should copy this information into their worksheet as instructed. The first team can play for up to 10 points depending on their confidence. They have to not only identify the mistake in the account, but correct…
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Fakebook: Create a fake profile!
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Fakebook: Robert E. Lee
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Fakebook: Field Marshal Montgomery
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Fakebook: Philippe Petain
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Fakebook: Erwing ‘The Desert Fox’ Rommel
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Fakebook: George S. Patton
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Fakebook: Computer Virus
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Fakebook: Abraham Lincoln
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Fakebook: Huey Long
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30 years ago today (11th April 1981): Brixton riot, London.
Approximately 5,000 youths rampaged through the streets, attacking police officers, damaging buildings, looting shops and setting cars alight Share this:
Fakebook: Marquis de Condorcet
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Fakebook: Germaine de Staël
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Fakebook: Will Treaty
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Dig for Mona Lisa’s Bones to Begin
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25 years ago today (7th April 1986): British home computer pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair sold his entire computer product range and the Sinclair brand name to Amstrad
25 years ago today (7th April 1986): British home computer pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair sold his entire computer product range and the Sinclair brand name to Amstrad Share this:
20 years ago today (9th April 1991): Georgia declared its independence from the Soviet Union
20 years ago today (9th April 1991): Georgia declared its independence from the Soviet Union Share this:
Introduction and Overview – the 6-Day War of 1967
Introduction and Overview Students are introduced to the main debate that they will investigate: Interpretation 1: Israel was acting defensively. This was a pre-emptive strike against Arab armies who were about to invade her. Throughout the conflict Israel acted with admirable restraint. Interpretation 2: Israel was acting aggressively. She deliberately misread the situation to justify…
The Berlin Blockade: Timeline Challenge [Interactive]
This activity is a great way of testing whether students have completed their notes on the Berlin Blockade. Students are presented with a series of information feeds, each one of which contains an error. Students get points for their teams if they identify the error correctly. Share this:
“Fakebook” – create your own fake profile for a historical character or event!
I’ve launched a brand new application which allows you to create imaginary profile pages for study purposes. Use “Fakebook” to chart the plot of a book, the development of a character, a series of historical events, the debates and relationships between people, and so on! Great for revision exercises with exam classes: get each student…
Fakebook: Richard Rich
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Fakebook: Margeret Roper
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Fakebook: Hernan Cortes
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Fakebook: Catherine II
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Fakebook: Charles Darnay
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Fakebook: Ivan III \’The Great\’
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Fakebook: Giuseppe Garibaldi
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Fakebook: Lucie Manette
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Fakebook: Sir Thomas More
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Fakebook: W.E.B. DuBois
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Fakebook: Marie Curie
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Fakebook: Jiang Jieshi
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Fakebook: Sun Yixian
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Fakebook: Peter I or Peter the Great
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Fakebook: Woodrow Wilson
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Sourcework Assignment Pack: International Relations in the 1930s
A comprehensive pack of sources and questions in the style of GCSE/IGCSE examinations, designed to be printed off at the beginning of the unit and used as homework exercises over the course of several weeks. Share this:
Milestones in Libya’s Relations with the West
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Historical Anniversaries for April 2011
10 years ago today (1st April 2001) Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was arrested in Belgrade for corruption, embezzlement and genocide 25 years ago today (7th April 1986) British home computer pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair sold his entire computer product range and the Sinclair brand name to Amstrad 20 years ago today (9th April 1991)…
50 years ago today (21st March 1961): The Beatles gave their first performance at The Cavern Club, Liverpool
The Beatles gave their first performance at The Cavern Club, Liverpool. Share this:
Why did Stalin become leader of the USSR? – essay planning task
Students are provided with a detailed list of factors relating to Stalin’s rise to power. These are organised under 3-5 headings. The following headings might give you some ideas: Political | Economic | Personal | Stalin’s Strengths | Opposition Weaknesses | Stalin’s Successes | Opposition Mistakes | Lenin’s Mistakes | Lenin’s Weaknesses. There is a…
Did Britain try to assassinate Lenin?
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Form in a Lightbox
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Playing the ‘what if’ game is addictive – Rupert Cornwell, Commentators – The Independent
Is it as futile to rewrite history as it is to rewrite a football match after the final whistle blows?
King Henry VIII’s Madness Explained : Discovery News
King Henry VIII's Madness Explained
World War I Submarine Found Off Dutch Coast
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Vera Zasulich – Writings
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Korolenko Describes the Kishinev Pogrom of 1903
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The Suez Crisis: Tension Erupts
The Suez Crisis: Tension Erupts Students consider the causes, events and consequences of the Suez Crisis through a series of sources, including a short video from Andrew Marr’s History of Britain. There are teacher notes available for this activity and evidence slips for the main exercise, as well as YouTube Videos available: [1 – Sevres…
Classroom Display Posters: 40 Key Terms for KS3 History
I print these off onto A3, laminate them and then cut them up to display all around the classroom. A great way to get the important terminology across! Share this:
League of Nations in the 1920s: new resources
I’ve added various teacher notes, links to video clips and quizzes to the League of Nations in the 1920s page. Share this:
GCSE Modern World History: Video
A 3-minute video I use to give Year 9 students an overview of the course. Further materials for Year 9 options discussions can be found here. Share this:
Origins of the Cold War: IGCSE Source pack and resources
I’m in the process of tidying up my resources on the Origins of the Cold War, which is the compulsory Sourcework option at IGCSE in June 2011. In particular there’s a sourcework pack with some practice questions that will hopefully be useful. Share this:
The Rise of Stalin: Complete scheme of Work with Teacher Versions
I have launched some detailed worksheets and completed teacher versions on the topic of “Why did Stalin become leader of the USSR?”. Share this:
The REAL pirates of the Caribbean: Cannons belonging to bloodthirsty buccaneer Henry Morgan recovered in Panama
Archaeologists have revealed that six cannons that belonged to the bloodthirsty British pirate Henry Morgan have been recovered from a river in Panama.
Swashbuckling adventurer Morgan sent three ships and a crew of 470 men to capture the Castillo de San Lorenzo el Real de Chagres, a fort that guarded the approach to Panama City, the capital, in 1671.
Frank Buckles, Last WWI Veteran, Dies: Big Pic
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The Suez Crisis: Tension Builds
The Suez Crisis: Tension Builds Students consider the proposal to turn the Suez Canal into an international zone, and the infamous “Sevres Protocol”. They will use two primary sources: Nasser’s rejection of the Western plan and the Sevres Protocol. There are several YouTube videos that can be used: [1 – Czech Arms Deal, USA Anger]…
Sourcework Assignment Pack: The Peace Treaties after World War One
A comprehensive pack of sources and questions in the style of GCSE/IGCSE examinations, designed to be printed off at the beginning of the unit and used as homework exercises over the course of several weeks. Share this:
20 years ago (28 Feb. 1991) The Gulf War ended – a ceasefire came into effect at midnight.
The Gulf War ended – a ceasefire came into effect at midnight – for more, click here. Share this:
60 years ago (26th Feb. 1951): The U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment: this limited the President to two terms in office.
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The Suez Crisis: Roleplay Exercise
The Suez Crisis: Roleplay Exercise “In this exercise you will take on the role of a French / British / Israeli civil servant. Each of you will develop a particular area of expertise to share with the rest of the group. The group as a whole will have to decide on some key courses of…
Historical Anniversaries for March 2011
150 years ago today (4th March 1861) Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as the 16th President of the USA 75 years ago today (7th March 1936) Adolf Hitler ordered his troops into the demilitarised zone of the Rhineland, breaking the Treaty of Versailles and the Locarno Pact 20 years ago today (14th March 1991) The ‘Birmingham…
Plagiarizr: Free plagiarism detector for teachers
I have developed a new plagiarism checker – simply COPY and PASTE an essay into it, click “check” and then you will get a full breakdown of any plagiarized phrases, with direct hyperlinks to trace where the text was taken from. Share this:
The Growth of Political Opposition in the Reign of Alexander II
After this starter activity based around a short story by Turgenev, I hand out a detailed handout outlining the growth of political opposition in the reign of Alexander. Students are encouraged to turn this into an illustrated mindmap. As an extension activity students could complete this worksheet based around Michael Bakunin’s “Catechism for a Revolutionist”…
25 years ago (20th Feb. 1986): The USSR launched the Mir space station.
“The Soviets have opened a new phase in space exploration with the launch of the world’s biggest space station, Mir. The successful launch of Mir comes just over three weeks after the American space shuttle Challenger disaster, in which seven astronauts died….more“ Share this:
150 years ago today (18th Feb. 1861): Jefferson Davis inaugurated as President of the Confederate States
Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War [more] Share this:
The Suez Crisis of 1956 – Background: The Palestinian Refugee Problem after 1948
Background: The Palestinian Refugee Problem after 1948 As a recap on the events prior to 1956, students use their textbooks to learn more about Al-Nakba (“the catastrophe”) for the Palestinians. There are teacher notes available for this activity. Share this:
