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Overview of Elizabeth I
GCSE Topic Pack
A GCSE Topic Pack on Elizabeth I. The content is divided into sections on Elizabeth herself as a person and Tudor queen, and on Elizabethan Domestic and Foreign Politics including religion, social structure, crime, poverty, entertainment and foreign affairs.
Overview of Elizabeth I
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GCSE Podcasts: The Road to World War II
The Road to WW2
Aaron Wilkes and Katrina Shearman of Castle High School in Dudley discuss one of the key topics for modern world history students: The Road to World War II.
GCSE Podcasts: The Road to World War II
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Revision Tips: How To Revise Properly!
GCSE History Guide
To download the PDFs attached to this resource, plus access to a wealth of other online resources from podcasts to articles and publications, support and advice though our “How To”, examination and transition to university guides and careers resources, join the HA today
Revision....how dull! The thought of re-learning the...
Revision Tips: How To Revise Properly!
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Modern Russia
Selected Articles and Publications
A selection of useful articles on modern Russia and the USSR:
1. Alexander II: Emancipation and Reform in Russia 1855-1881
The ‘great reforms' of Tsar Alexander II (1855-81) are generally recognised as the most significant events in modern Russian history between the reign of Peter the Great and the revolutions...
Modern Russia
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Social and Political Change: Britain 1800-present
Selected Articles
A selection of articles and publications that link to Social and Political Change in Britain from 1800. These articles are all free to HA Student Members
See also our 5-part Podcast series on Social and Political Change in Britain from 1800
1. The People's PensionPodcast of lecture by Professor Chris Wrigley.
2....
Social and Political Change: Britain 1800-present
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British Empire
Selected Articles and Resources
A selection of publications that link to the British Empire. See also our two podcast series The British Empire 1600-1800 and The British Empire 1800-present.
A Commercial Revolution: the rise of a trading empire (Classic pamphlet by Ralph Davis) The pattern of overseas trade is always in movement: new commodities are constantly appearing,...
British Empire
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Medicine Selected Articles
Selected Articles
Medicine selected articles:
Anorexia Nervosa in the 19th Century
Cholera and the fight for public health reform in the 19th century
Child Health and School meals Nottingham 1906-45
Benjamin Jesty: Grandfather of Vaccination
The ideological contribution of The Times in favour of motherhood in Great-Britain between 1910 and 1920
Two...
Medicine Selected Articles
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Podcast Series: The Women's Movement
Multipage Article
In Part 2 of our series on Social and Political Change in the UK 1800-present we look at the Women's Movement in the UK from its early origins through to the end of the 20th century
Part 2 features Dr Anne Logan, Professor June Hannam and Ms Jean Spence.
Also...
Podcast Series: The Women's Movement
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American Dime Novels 1860-1915
GCSE Topic Pack
This resource is free to everyone. For access to a wealth of other online resources from podcasts to articles and publications, plus support and advice though our “How To”, examination and transition to university guides and careers resources, join the Historical Association today
Dime novels | Dime novel craze...
American Dime Novels 1860-1915
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American History Selected Articles
Selected Articles
American History - selected articles:
1. American West, up to 20th Century.
The American Diplomatic Tradition
Have gun, will travel: The myth of the frontier in the Hollywood Western
Buffalo Bill and his Wild West show opens London's Earl Court in 1887
Savages and rattlesnakes', Washington, District of Columbia: A...
American History Selected Articles
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Choosing History
Information
Just as history has made our world what it is, history can also be a key part of your future. Learn how studying history informs the present and gives you the skills you need to prepare for the future.
Apart from being very interesting, history is useful for a host of...
Choosing History
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GCSE Podcasts: The League of Nations
Multipage Article
Aaron Wilkes and Katrina Shearman of Castle High School in Dudley discuss one of the key topics for modern world history students: The League of Nations.
We have produced three podcasts with the first looking at the Origins, Structure and Limitations of the League of Nations, the second podcast examining the League of...
GCSE Podcasts: The League of Nations
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World War 1 Literature
GCSE Topic Pack
The Social and Political Climate in Britain before the Great War
This resource is free to everyone. For access to a wealth of other online resources from podcasts to articles and publications, plus support and advice though our “How To”, examination and transition to university guides and careers resources, join...
World War 1 Literature
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Podcast Series: Politics, Reform and War
Multipage Article
In the first part of this series we look at UK political history, political reform and the domestic impact of the World Wars.
This series features Professor Eric Evans, Professor Stanley Henig, Professor Richard Grayson, Professor Keith Laybourn, Dr Daniel Todman and Dr Helen Parr.
Also in the series: The Women's Movement, Religion in the...
Podcast Series: Politics, Reform and War
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Revising the Elizabethans
Revising the Elizabethans
In this series of podcasts Andy Harmsworth offers some advice and suggestions to help you when revising the Elizabethans for the GCSE History Exam.
Revising the Elizabethans
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Revising the Elizabethans at GCSE
Podcast revision guide
In this update to his podcast series, Andy Harmsworth offers some advice and suggestions to help you when revising the Elizabethans for the GCSE 9-1 History Exam. This podcast is suitable for students studying the Elizabethans with any examination board. Andy taught history in Kent for over 30 years with particular...
Revising the Elizabethans at GCSE
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GCSE Guide: OCR Migration
Multipage Article
In this podcast series designed to support students studying the OCR A unit on migration to Britain c.1000-2010, Martin Spafford outlines the essentials that students should know and understand. Slightly differently to the OCR B unit on migration, the OCR A unit's focus is mainly upon similarity and difference and...
GCSE Guide: OCR Migration
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20th Century Europe: A Selection of Articles
Selected Articles
Below follows a list of useful articles for those of you studying the 20th century. Not all of these articles will directly relate to your courses, but they will provide the context for you to understand what was going on in Europe at this time. Please also refer to separate...
20th Century Europe: A Selection of Articles
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The Bloody Code - Early Modern Crime and Punishment
Podcast
Between circa 1690 and 1820 the number of crimes punishable by the death penalty grew from 50 to over 200. This short podcast will help to explain why this trend developed.
The Bloody Code - Early Modern Crime and Punishment
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Crime and Punishment - Roman to Early Modern
Podcast
This podcast gives you an overview of the main changes and continuities in crime, punishment, trials and policing between the end of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Early Modern Period.
Rome to Early Modern Crime and Punishment>>>
Crime and Punishment - Roman to Early Modern
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Crime & Punishment - Factors and Time Periods
Podcast
The history of crime and punishment across time spreads over 2500 years. It is really important that you have a way of making sense of this. In this podcast you will hear how the course has been divided into time periods, and learn about the main factors that affect crime,...
Crime & Punishment - Factors and Time Periods
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The Aztecs & Spanish Conquest for GCSE
Briefing Pack
Ian Mursell set up Mexicolore in 1980 with his Mexican partner Graciela Sánchez and has worked since then with a wide variety of heritage and academic partners specialising in Aztec and Maya history. With the Aztecs now becoming a study unit on the OCR 2016 GCSE specification B, the Historical...
The Aztecs & Spanish Conquest for GCSE
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American West Depth Study Podcasts
GCSE Topic Guide
In this series of podcasts Dave Martin examines the American West.
What is the American West depth study actually about?What can we learn from the parallel lives of Custer and Crazy Horse?Who was with Custer at the Little Big Horn?Why did the Plains Indians lose the struggle for the Great...
American West Depth Study Podcasts
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Podcast Series: German History 1918-1948
Multipage Article
An HA Podcasted History of Modern German History: 1918-1948 featuring: Sir Ian Kershaw, Professor Jill Stephenson of the University of Edinburgh, Dr Christina von Hodenberg of Queen Mary, University of London and Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield.
Podcast Series: German History 1918-1948
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Crime and Punishment Through Time
GCSE Topic Pack
Crime and Punishment is a development study that forms part of the SHP GCSE history course. It traces the concepts of, attitudes and approaches to crime and punishment and the maintainence of law and order through time. This helpful summary, written by a recent student, for students will guide you...
Crime and Punishment Through Time
