Causes of the First World War (By Horrible Histories)

Here's a useful summary of the causes of the First World War from Horrible Histories.

If you would like to read about them in more depth, try here or here.

Horrible Histories

Some members of Year 13 suggested a recent episode of Horrible Histories as it includes the religious swingometer! The Horrible Histories are great for finding out gory and fun facts from lots of different periods of history and it now has a good website with games. The episodes are all on BBC iplayer. The swingometer swings into action 22.02 minutes into Episode 11.

Terrible Tudors

Have a happy half term!

Battle of Hastings Day

Today is the 943rd anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Yesterday the HP Society marked this event with an exciting confrontation on the school field. The Saxon shieldwall faced up to the Norman invaders and terrible combat ensued.

Here is a very detailed site on the causes, events and consequences of the battle. There are plenty of videos available on the subject, including this cheerful description of Harold Godwinson's death from Terry Deary. The BBC have also provided a game, and lots of other useful information. Let us know how you get on!

Horrible Histories: The Four Georges

Plenty of material from the Horrible Histories BBC programme has made its way to YouTube. This sketch for example imagines what Georges I II III and IV would be like if they auditioned for the X-Factor... There also plenty of links to other sketches - please recommend the best ones so we can put them on the blog.

PS: Here is an interview with Terry Deary, creator of the Horrible Histories books. He does not consider himself to be a historian, and thinks schools are a waste of time!