Sir Francis Drake
Who was Francis Drake? This daring Tudor seafarer was thought to be a hero by many, fearsome by some and reckless by others. This site from the Maritime Museum has a straightforward account of his exploits.
Mary Rose Exhibition - Portsmouth
Detailed information about the Mary Rose project and Exhibition including educational resources. Has details of educational visits and you can book a web chat where you can talk to their experts via live video link, for a low cost.
Napoleon
Find out about Napoleon and the main events in his life.
How to Make a Mummy
Check out this site to see how the Egyptians made mummies. Creepy!
Scottish Parliament
Find out about visiting the Scottish Parliament, its history and how it works. If you want to know about Scottish Devolution then you should find what you are looking for here.
A Merry Tudor Christmas
Three classroom video clips from the BBC which give an insight into what a Tudor Christmas would have been like for Henry V111.
The Story of the Tower of London
This site is about the history and legends surrounding the Tower of London.
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.
Hadrian's Wall Gallery
View images of Hadrian's Wall along the entire length. This BBC site also has information about it's history and construction.
Florence Nightingale - Getting Dressed
A beautifully illustrated account of the clothing Florence Nightingale would have worn in Victorian times.
