25 years ago today (26th April 1986): The world’s worst nuclear accident occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine, Soviet Union. Share this:
The Six-Day War – Classroom Debate
Classroom Debate Students use their completed timelines to get into role as different characters from different countries and reach an independent judgement about which of the three key interpretations listed at the outset is the most convincing. They are then given guidance on how to construct a written essay answering the central question. There are…
Historical Anniversaries for May 2011
50 years ago today (1st May 1961) Fidel Castro declared Cuba a socialist state and abolished multi-party elections 80 years ago today (1st May 1931) The Empire State Building in New York City, USA was officially opened 75 years ago today (2nd May 1936) Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie left the country and went into exile…
IGCSE History Revision Quiz for 2011
A new version of the Play Your Dates Right Quiz, complete with a Highscore Board, testing your knowledge of the main events of the period 1871-1949. Great for IGCSE History Revision, including Origins of the Cold War 1945-1949. Share this:
Fakebook: Mr. Cube
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GCSE HISTORY REVISION PODCASTS from history at hand
The aim of history at hand is to provide a range of resources for students to help with their knowledge and understanding using the latest technology of podcasting.
Fakebook: Henry VIII
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Europe 1914: free blank maps, free outline maps
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Origins of the Cold War to 1949: Revision quiz
71 questions in the databank – choose between Wordshoot, Manic Miner, Flashcards….! Great for revising the IGCSE compulsory sourcework paper in history for this year. Share this:
Fakebook: Ethel Greenglass Rosenberg
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Fakebook: Daisy Buchanan
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Compare and Contrast the Rise of Mao and Stalin
An article in the style of an IB / A-Level essay, which I have written for History Review, due to be published in March 2011. Share this:
Fakebook: Marilyn Monroe
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Fakebook: Rosie the Riveter
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Fakebook: Heinrich Himmler
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Fakebook: Josef Goebbels
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Fakebook: Hermann goering
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Fakebook: Joseph Goebbels
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75 years ago today (19th April 1936): The Arab Revolt
75 years ago today (19th April 1936): The Arab Revolt (also known as the Great Uprising) began in Palestine, with a general strike that lasted until October. Share this:
Despite 5,000-Year History, Archaeology Flounders in Gaza Strip – FoxNews.com
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…
