One of the great things about studying or teaching history is the possibilities it opens up for debate. History teachers and tutors frequently encounter all sorts of characters who defy definition. Here are our top five 'controversial' historical figures.
1. Richard the Lionheart - The Richard of p...
Read more ›It's natural for parents to look for their children's strengths and special gifts, but some children really do seem to have a gift for learning that others can only dream of. Here we look at three famous child prodigies from the academic and musical worlds and find out what happened to them...
1) W...
Read more ›The last month has seen a stream of interest in the two World Wars as these events begin to fade from living memory. In the UK, the deaths of Henry Allingham and Harry Patch, our last two veterans of World War I, have sparked a time of national remembrance.
Meanwhile, in Germany this week, a 90-y...
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