Immigrants and Exiles

Using the Immigrants and Exiles unit of the Higher Still curriculum in Scotland, this site aims to give practical experience in looking at and understanding sources such as newspapers, photographs, personal accounts, songs and official documents.

Captain Cook: Explorer, Navigator and Pioneer

The BBC have produced these pages which look at Captain Cook's exploration and his contribution in improving maritime conditions for sailors.

Home Sweet Home Front

The Home Sweet Home Front website tells the story of life on the British home front during World War Two. Illustrated with posters and photographs.

Focus on the Slave Trade

A BBC site which discusses the transatlantic slave trade.

The Roman Empire in the First Century

Meet the Emperors, poets and historians of Rome and learn about life in the first century. There is information on family structure and weddings, as well as details of the different classes of citizens such as senators, partricians and slaves.

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.