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History of the Ancient World and Archaeology

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Archaeology in the Primary School

The Canterbury Trust have a section on how young children can learn through Archaeology, and offers links for Key Stage 1 and 2 resources. Some materials you can lift straight off and use with children. Others you will want to dip into and adapt.

Archaeology in the Secondary School

The Canterbury Trust have a section on how examining the archaeological remains of earthworks, buildings and objects are primary sources of evidence for how people lived in the past. From them, we can learn how people went about meeting the daily needs of their society. We can compare their lifestyles to our own time, identifying differences and the similarities, between the two. They offer links for Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level.

Aztecs

Nettlesworth Primary School mini site on the Aztecs.

BBC History - Anglo Saxons

The Saxons ruled England for 600 years, forming the basis of its culture, language and borders. The BBC site covers Anglo-Saxon Culture, The Norman Threat, Evidence, and Legends.

BBC History - Ancient Britain

Before the arrival of the Romans, Britain was home to a wide array of sophisticated and thriving cultures. Learn about Tribes, Death and Burial, Sites and Artefacts, and Living in the Iron Age.

BBC History - Egyptians

Around 5000 years ago the ancient Egyptians established an extraordinary and enduring civilisation. Enter their world and learn about Pyramids and Monuments, Mummification, Gods and Beliefs, Pharaohs and Dynasties, Daily Life, and Hieroglyphs.

BBC History - Greeks

The vibrant societies of ancient Greece have had a profound impact on the modern world. Investigate The Olympics, Athens and Democracy, Other Greek Cultures and Greek Legends.

BBC History - Romans

This section has activities and worksheets on city of Roman and the Roman Empire, Invasion, Rebellion, The Roman Defence of Britain, Roman Army, Roads and Places, Leisure, Families and Children, Technology, Religion and Roman Remains.

BBC History - Vikings

More than the raiders of tradition, the Vikings were also traders and colonists who left an enduring mark on Britain - Raiders and Settlers, Viking Culture, and Evidence.

BBC Schools - Anglo Saxons

Interactive activities and printable worksheets on Invasion, life, beliefs, past times and "whatever happened to" the Anglo Saxons.

BBC Schools - Greeks

Interactive activities and printable worksheets on Athens, Corinth, Olympia, a Timeline and more.

BBC Schools - Romans

Interactive activities and printable worksheets on Athens, Corinth, Olympia, a Timeline and more.

BBC Schools - Vikings

Interactive activities and printable worksheets on Viking Invasions, Viking Life, Viking beliefs, Travel Trade and Exploration and "whatever happened to..?"

Build a Medieval Castle

Free educational software. Build your own medieval castle, complete with towers, gatehouse and keep. To understand how an army lay siege to a castle, how a castle was defended, or what it might be like to live in a castle (though this varied by who you were) -- build a model castle.

Castles

There are a number of different types of Castle. This page outlines very briefly the basics behind the development of the Castle. Use the links to different parts of the Castles section to see more detailed descriptions.

Channel 4's Castle

Step back in time to the vanished world of medieval Britain. Take a virtual tour of 10 castles (Rochester, Hedingham, Caerphily, Caernarfon, Bodiam, Threave, Craigievar, Raglan, Pontefract and Early), watch video clips, study timelines and get more information.

Early British Kingdoms for Kids

The Early British Kingdoms website covers the period of British history commonly known as the 'Dark Ages', encompassing Welsh, Cornish, Breton, Cumbrian, Saxons, Scots and the Picts.

Escape to Segedunum

Battle the Celts on your way to Segedunum and see if you can beat other challengers in the Roman hall of fame.

Flints and Stones

This exhibition takes you into the lives of the inhabitants of Britain and north west Europe from the time when ice sheets still covered land and sea, until the time when settled farming peoples were cultivating the land. Against the background of this changing world, people survived by hunting game and gathering food from the plants around them; on the move, following the herds and seeking out the fruits season by season.

Learn History

Learn History has FREE History resources such as PowerPoint lessons, revision content, quizzes and research help. Topics covered: Romans, Medieval, 1500-1750, Indians, 1750-1900, 1901-2000, American West, Crime and Punishment, Vietnam, Football, USA 1941-80, Germany and the Cold War.

Megalith Map

A multi-country map of megalithic and other prehistoric sites, covering the whole of Europe. Also includes information on Pictish symbol stones, Holy Wells, Ancient Crosses and a number of other ancient monumental site types.

Murals and Mosaics

Paint the wall of the Commanding Officer's house at Arbeia Roman Fort or try your hand at decorating the floor with coloured tiles.

Past Explorers

PASt explorers is the Portable Antiquities Scheme's education website. The resources are primarily aimed at Key Stage 2 of the English National Curriculum, in other words are aimed at children between the ages of 7-11.

Roman Sandy

This web site is designed for children take on the role of the archaeologist, to look into Sandy’s Roman past. The web site is arranged as a quiz game, a series of challenges. Each must be completed before moving onto the next. The site is aimed at Key Stage 2 in the National Curriculum. It takes about an hour to complete and when finished there is a certificate as well as further exercises to complete off line

Romans

Nettlesworth Primary School mini site on the Romans.

Spartan World

Sparta, rose to become the ultimate superpower in the Ancient Greek world. Its origins were shrouded in mystery and legend, self-proclaimed descendants of Hercules with a divine right to settle in the region of Laconia. This website is an ongoing project looking into the Spartan world.