Explore history by period, region and theme. Discover detailed histories of Britain, Europe and the wider world, alongside historical resources and classroom activities.
Explore History
British History
Explore British history from prehistoric Britain and Roman Britain through the Saxons, Vikings and Norman Conquest to the Plantagenets, Wars of the Roses, Tudors and modern Britain. The site includes studies of important events, people and developments, from the medieval kingdoms and the growth of monarchy to industrialisation, political reform and twentieth-century Britain.
European History
Explore the history of Europe through its societies, states, conflicts and political changes. Topics include the Viking and Norman worlds, the Crusades, the Hundred Years War and the Wars of the Roses, alongside the development of modern Germany, Russia and the Soviet Union. European history is also explored through the major conflicts and political changes of the twentieth century.
World History
Explore major events and developments in world history, including the First World War, Second World War, Russia, the United States, China and Vietnam. The material examines international conflict, revolution, political change and the development of societies and states during the modern period.
British Empire
Explore the development and changing nature of the British Empire, including imperial expansion, colonial rule, trade, conflict and the experiences of people across different parts of the Empire. The subject connects British history with wider developments in Africa, Asia and other parts of the world.
Medicine Through Time
Explore the history of medicine from the ancient world to the modern period. Topics include ideas about disease and its causes, treatments and cures, public health, medical practitioners and the discoveries and developments that changed medical practice.
Lessons & Activities
Find lessons, activities, source material and other resources for history teachers and students. Resources cover different periods and topics across the site and include material for primary, secondary and examination-level history.
Using Source Material · Primary History
For specialist medieval history, visit The Hundred Years War and The Wars of the Roses.
Schoolshistory is maintained by Dan Moorhouse.