Simon Hinds History Videos
Excellent YouTube video lessons to help you with GCSE or IGCSE modern world History exams.
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo
An abridgement by the BBC of Michael Morpurgo's moving story about a soldier called Thomas "Tommo" Peaceful, who is looking back on his life from the trenches of World War 1. It underlines the senselessness of war.
The Women War Workers of the North West
A feature from the Imperial War Museum which focuses on some of the roles women took on in the North West of England during the Second World War.
Propaganda
These resources focus on the British propaganda campaign during the First World War.
The Coventry Blitz
A web page which describes how the old city of Coventry was destroyed during the Second World War.
Holocaust Encyclopedia
A superb resource for teachers and students alike for information on the Holocaust.
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.
D-Day Normandy 1944 An Educators' Guide
A PDF document produced to complement the screening of the D-Day film but it can be used as a stand-alone resource. It looks at the historical context of D-Day, how WW2 influenced today's technology and has student activities.
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.
The Battle for Berlin in World War Two
This article from the BBC features interviews with survivors from both sides in this battle. It examines the events when Stalin's attempted to take Berlin ahead of the allies, an action which led to the deaths of so many Russian soldiers.
