The Adventures of Captain Cook
A National Geographic Kids article about the life and voyages of Captain James Cook.
The Ancient Olympics
Did you know the Olympics began in Ancient Greece? Here you can compare ancient and modern Olympic sports, tour ancient Olympia and read about the exploits of the first Olympic athletes.
The Presidents of the United States
A list of all American Presidents with some information about each from Britannica.
The West
Worth delving into if you need information on historical events and key characters in the American West. You can also click on any state on a map to learn about cities, towns, trails, natural features and scenes of conflict.
Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night
Read about the Gunpowder Plot, the conspirators and traditions of Bonfire Night.
Thinking History
Lots of ideas for an active learning approach to teaching history. Activities include role play, hot seating and physical diagrams.
Jorvik Viking Centre - York
Includes what the Jorvik Viking Centre has to offer, together with background information on the archaeological dig which took place on the site. Linked to York's Archaeological Resource Centre, which has a range of academic support items.
