Image Analysis: Was Harold II killed by an arrow in the eye?
The Bayeux Tapestry presents us with the well known image of a man, possibly Harold, being killed by an arrow striking him in the eye. Is that really what the image is showing though? Can…
Dan Moorhouse
Chronology: Making it stick
Asking students to understand chronology is part and parcel of any study of the past. Pupils are faced with a range of dates, events, people, periods and are expected to somehow sort them out, put…
Knowledge Rich resources that are free
5 free ways to get knowledge rich materials into your classroom. The Knowledge Rich curriculum needs both pupils and teachers to have the right knowledge in place. Access to detailed, accurate, information is essential to…
Great Resources For Teaching Primary History
Great Resources For Teaching Primary History by Glenn Carter, Primary Teacher and History Co-ordinator That moment when you announce a new history topic to your class and are met with ‘woops’, cheers and fist pumps is…
Dr Helen Castor on historiography of the Hundred Years War
Dr Helen Castor outlines the ways in which the Hundred Years War has become intertwined with a sense of national pride and bound by other aspects of our national history. To fully appreciate the nature…
Recommended Primary History Website
Mr T does Primary History has grown rapidly as a Facebook Page and is fast becoming the go to place for Primary School resources and plans for the History curriculum. Now there’s a website to…