Witch Trials: How Belief, Fear and Power Drove Persecution
How could an argument between neighbours become an accusation that ended with imprisonment, trial or execution? Open Full Article...
Medieval and Early Modern History
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History helps learners understand how people, power and ideas have changed over time. Within History, this Medieval and Early Modern History category focuses on life, power, religion, trade, conflict and change from the medieval period into the early modern world. The online lessons are written for curious children and teenagers, with clear explanations that introduce important ideas without assuming specialist knowledge.
Learners can build subject vocabulary, examine useful examples and connect medieval and early modern history to wider questions across school subjects and everyday life. Each lesson aims to explain not only what happens, but how we know and why the topic matters.
The category encourages learners to ask questions, compare evidence and recognise where an answer depends on context, interpretation or further investigation. Difficult concepts are broken into manageable steps so that learners can develop understanding rather than simply memorising facts.
Whether the subject is being studied as part of home education or home schooling, used for revision or explored through personal interest, these lessons support independent thinking and confident discussion. New material can be added as the collection develops.
Browse the lessons below to start learning.
How Castles Controlled People as Well as Land
If a castle was not under attack, how could it still control the lives of thousands of people living outside its walls? Open Full Article...
How the Black Death Pandemic Changed Medieval Society
The Black Death was the major first wave of a much longer pandemic of plague. Open Full Article...
Who Were the Vikings – And Why Were They So Fierce?
Were all people from Scandinavia Vikings? Open Full Article...
