The Story of Africa - Slavery
Here this BBC site examines the history of the slave trade from its roots to the time when it ended.
History of Medicine
Looking at the history of medicine shows how ideas have developed over the centuries. There is an interactive timeline to follow developments over time.
1876 Victorian England Revisited
Journey back in time to see how a middle-class Victorian family lived. Look round the house and meet the family and servants.
Rock Cycle
Learn about different types of rocks and how they change over time.
In Search of Scotland
Trace the history of Scotland on this BBC site, from bronze age times, through the Wars of Independence to the impact of independence and industrialisation.
History on the Net
Information is arranged in topics such as: Aztecs, World War 2, World War 1, Nazi Germany, the Romans, the Stuarts and much more. Comprehensive coverage from ancient times through the middle ages and 20th Century history.
GCSE Bitesize - Geography
Don't wait until revision time to see what's on offer on here. Most GCSE and Standard Grade topics are examined: Cities, Coasts, Economic Activity, Ecosystems, Tectonics, Population and Development, Water and Rivers, and Weather and Climate.
Medieval Siege
Find out about life in a castle in the Middle Ages and the weapons that were used in warfare at this time. You can even build your own virtual trebuchet and fire sandstone balls at a castle wall.
The Age of George III
This web site, designed for A Level history students in the UK, examines the period from 1760 to 1830, a time of change and conflict in Britain. It includes the Napoleonic War, Britain and India, Ireland and the American War of Independence.
Life in an Iron Age Village
Just what was every day life in the Iron Age? This site from the BBC pieces together the evidence to give us a good picture of the agriculture, religion and lifestyle of the people of the time.
