New government, new curriculum review. It always happens when there is a big change in who is in charge. But just because it always happens doesn’t mean we can ignore it. Ten years ago, substantial changes were made to education, and they have affected a whole generation of children and teachers....

This series is free and available to all to attend live. Recordings will be made exclusively available to HA Members. Find out about membership here.   To mark the anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s first folio in 1623–24, the winter webinar series will focus on ‘The history that Shakespeare gave...

On Friday 8 November 2024 there was a glittering event for those schools who have achieved the Quality Mark (QM) for History. We wanted to celebrate those who have put in the hard work and dedication to raise the standard of education, awareness, knowledge and enjoyment of history teaching in their...

We are delighted to announce a new free event that brings the historical and the literary together: a live online interview with the renowned author A.N. Wilson to mark the release of his latest book. The conversation will focus on the work of the famous German author, writer and philosopher Goethe,...

The HA is excited to support the British Library's Medieval History Fest, a spectacular event taking place this December. Enjoy a day of engaging talks and discussions with leading historians, writers and speakers, who will delve into rich medieval histories to explore global stories, investigate fascinating discoveries, explore medieval literature,...

It is Remembrance time again – poppies of a variety of colours will begin to appear in shops and online, ready to be worn to recognise the impact of war and conflict alongside the need for peace. Each year the British public are asked to reflect on those who have...

History is frequently written by those with the most power – and those without power get left to the margins. That is the kinder way of explaining why those with a disability are often excluded from mainstream historical narratives. Of course, a simpler reason for the lack of presence of...

All history is equal, as it is all equally in the past – surely? However… we know that is not true, as the past that is given the most coverage or prominence is usually the one that most reflects the views of those that record it. Fortunately, each generation gets...

Welcome to the autumn edition of HA News. We have updates on the office team's move back into 59a, and HA President Alexandra Walsham's busy six months travelling the country supporting the HA and its activities, as well as membership, education and competition updates. Dr Dean A. Irwin shares ‘What got me into...