The Reign of Richard II
This site from the BBC examines the personality of King Richard II and key events of his reign from 1377 to 1399.
Greeks
Information about Ancient Greece from the BBC.
Samuel Pepys Diary
This site has the complete transcripts of the diaries of Pepys which include his account of the Coronation of Charles II, the Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London.
Making the Modern World
Stories of science and invention from the 18th century to today which help to explain the development and spread of modern industrial society and its effect on our lives. Useful for General Studies courses.
The Northern Ireland Conflict 1968 - 1998
An overview of the Northern Ireland conflict that was a thirty year bout of political violence, low intensity armed conflict and political deadlock within the six north-eastern counties of Ireland that formed part of the UK.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Find out about the excellent free learning support services including teacher led visits which include art teaching and handling historical artefacts. The site includes information and photographs of Greek, Roman and Egyptian artefacts.
British Anti-Slavery
An article from the BBC which traces the campaign in the 19th century against slavery through to its abolition.
The Martin Luther King Papers Project
A major project to collect historical information about Martin Luther King and the social movements in which he participated. It includes audio files and lesson plans.
Women on the Home Front in World War One
World War One provided new employment opportunities for women. This site from the BBC exams the enduring impact of the war on women's lives.
The Presidents of the United States
Biographies of American Presidents from the White House.
