In which John Green teaches you about Chinua Achebe's 1958 novel, Things Fall Apart. You'll learn about Igboland, a region in modern day Nigeria, prior to the arrival of the British Empire. Achebe tells the story of Okonkwo, an Igbo...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the context of 'Coming to England'. Key learning points: - 'Coming to England' is an autobiographical memoir, written by Floella Benjamin. - Floella writes about her early childhood in Trinidad in an...

Pupil outcome: I can research the historical and social context of the Windrush in preparation for writing an essay. Key learning points: - The passengers of the Empire Windrush were seeking better job opportunities and a new life in...

Pupil outcome: I can explain why West Indian immigrants came to the UK on the Windrush and describe some of the challenges they faced when they arrived here. Key learning points: - Britain had a vast empire in the early 20th Century, but...

Pupil outcome: I can explore the context of 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'. Key learning points: - ‘Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story’ is a historical fiction text set between 1886-1928. - Sophia's life was intertwined...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Naidu presents the experience of dying at war within the context of Empire and colonialism. Key learning points: - Naidu personifies India as a mother to humanise the soldiers and emphaise that they are...

Pupil outcome: I can make detailed comparisons between how Brooke, Naidu and McCrae present ideas around war and the experience of dying at war. Key learning points: - Both Naidu and Brooke personify their respective countries but they...

In 1756, Great Britain and France went to war for control of land, resources and global influence. The Seven Years’ War was the first truly global conflict, marked by major events across five continents.

In 1783, the Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution. This historic document secured American independence but failed to address important issues that would lead to future divisions.

Fought between 1756 and 1763, the Seven Years' War was the first truly global conflict. In this video, learn about how the war reshaped power dynamics between Great Britain and France.

A commonwealth is a self-governing political unit similar to a state.

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Seven acclaimed researchers, including a Nobel Laureate, provide real-world examples of the relevance of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) concepts in their research. This interdisciplinary TOK Sampler relates a series of expert...

British Monarchs Family Tree | Alfred the Great to Charles III

New Zealand is incredible to behold. Its physical geography, mostly on the South Island, is some of the most awe inspiring in the entire world. And its for this reason, that the country has gained international fame through the likes of...

India is the world's largest country at 1.4 billion people. And of those 1.4 billion, about 450 million live in the northwest states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh. While that might be fine otherwise, these...

Mongolia:"Then we will travel over the Pacific Ocean to a land full of spirit and wonder, where we will visit some temples and even cross the desert expanse of Mongolia. We will visit the valley of the river Terelj, where we will find a...

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How did the Scottish clan system collapse?

Tasmania is a fascinating, if not often overlooked, state of Australia. But while it's small compared to Australia itself, the island is actually quite large! All told, Tasmania is roughly the same size as the island country of Sri Lanka...

Learn about Mahatma Gandhi, the courageous and peaceful man, who led the people of India to freedom through his example of non-violence and love.

Learn about Queen Victoria and her reign over Great Britain and Ireland through became known as the Victorian Era.

This video explores the enduring legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting her role in guiding the British Empire's transition into the Commonwealth and her commitment to global reconciliation. Discover her compassion through key...