Renaissance
Journey back to a time of great discovery and invention: the Renaissance. Learn what factors led up to this exceptional time in history, about its art, ideas, and notable figures. Interactive activities include an adventure as a spice trader.
The Great Famine
A short account of the Irish Potato Famine which began in 1845.
The Irish Famine 1845-9
This is a straightforward description of this disaster for the Irish people.
Oliver Cromwell
A concise introduction to Oliver Cromwell, his life and significance.
Views of the Famine
An excellent collection of articles and pictures from newspapers and periodicals dating from the Irish Potato Famine in the mid-19th Century.
The Story of the Tower of London
This site is about the history and legends surrounding the Tower of London.
Pyramids - The Inside Story
Follow an excavation and discover how archaeological finds from the pyramids help us to understand life in ancient Egypt. Find out who built the pyramids and how old they are.
Timeline British History for Kids
This timeline begins from Prehistoric times to the present day.
We Remember Anne Frank
There are interviews and background information from a childhood friend of Anne Frank, who died in the Holocaust, and the woman who hid the Franks.
Hercules Greece's Greatest Hero
Find out about Hercules, the stories the ancient Greeks used to tell about his life and about his twelve labours.
