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BBC-SOS Teacher
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/communities/sosteacher/browse/browse_ks4.shtml
Search the BBC archives for answers to thousands of homework or
revision questions, from Key Stage 2 to A level.
BBC-Onion Street
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/communities/onionstreet/
An essential study area which offers revision based live chat,daily
chatrooms, interactive quizzes and study tips/advice pieces.
BBC History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ ****
Explore British and world history with audio and video clips,
essays, biographies and programme features.
Bitesize Northern Ireland, 1965 - 1985
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/gcsebitesize/history/
An interactive Bitesize revision guide to two crucial decades
of contemporary Northern Ireland history.
BBC Schools-World War One
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/worldwarone/
Informative history site for KS3, GCSE and S3-4 students, that
uses a variety of historical sources, literature/poetry and interactive
games to teach you all about WW1.
Active History
http://www.activehistory.co.uk/GCSE/menu.htm
Chat with Henry VIII or become a medieval doctor! Who killed King
William Rufus? Should we reform the electoral system? Interactive
games, role-play, quizzes and worksheets for key stage 3 and 4
from Wolverhampton Grammar School's history and politics website.
Encyclopedia of British History 1700 - 1950
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/industry.html
This ambitious modern history encyclopaedia covers a wide range
of topics in detail - from 1700 to 1950 - from poverty to the
Trade Unions.
Greenfield History
http://www.johndclare.net/
A comprehensive revision resource tailored to the GCSE Modern
World History specification.
Kamat's PotPourri:Timeline of India
http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/timeline/timeline.htm
An excellent timeline with simple, detailed links, charting the
development of India's socio-economic, cutural, political and
religious history from pre-historic to the end of the 20th century.
History Learning Site
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/
A wealth of resources are on offer here on many different historical
periods and people - England in medieval, Tudor and Stuart times,
Britain 1700-1900, World War One, Hitler, women in the 20th century
and 20th century inventions and discoveries.
History of Medicine
http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/content/4/biology/abpi/history/timeline.html
Travel through time for synopses of key changes in medicine from
prehistory to today - from trepanning to penicillin - and test
yourself on the unit. Access further information by topic from
the menu on subjects ranging from immunisation to drug abuse.
The History Net-American History
http://americanhistory.about.com/
Features articles and resources on world and American history,
including eye witness accounts, interviews, historic homes and
military history.
German Propaganda Archive
http://www.calvin.edu/cas/gpa/index.htm
Useful for GCSE history students studying WW2, this historical
study examines the role of propaganda in relation to the Nazi
and East German states. Includes a disturbing section on anti-Semitism.
School History
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/
An excellent and thorough site produced by a history teacher for
year 7 up to A level. British and world history are covered with
worksheets, quizzes and lessons.
Spartacus Educational
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/
Highly recommended for GCSE students studying child labour, parliamentary
reform, WW1 and Vietnam. There is also a very comprehensive encyclopedia
of British history from 1700-1900.
The Classics Pages
http://www.classicspage.com/
An excellent starting point for any classics student. There are
over 500 pages of news, information, games and controversy about
the life, literature, art and archaeology of the ancient world
of Greece and Rome.
The History Channel UK Classroom
http://www.thehistorychannel.co.uk/classroom/index.htm
This wide-ranging history site covers many topics in the GCSE
and A level syllabuses, such as the Russian revolution, Henry
VIII and Pol Pot. There are also hints on exams and revision.
The Russian Revolution
http://www.thehistorychannel.co.uk/classroom/gcse/rus2.htm
A timeline of the Russian revolution, 1917, and a brief account
of some key individuals and events. Designed with GCSE pupils
in mind as an introduction and revision tool.