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We've come a long way and we've seen a lot of weird things. But we couldn't possibly include all there is to know in history on one humble site. That's why Standard Grade Bitesize and Schools WebGuide have joined together to bring you HOT LINKS to some of the best sites on the Web for revision and project work on historical periods we couldn't cover. Find out what's been happening on this watery little sphere for last few millennia...
BBC Scotland History: Lost Penny
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history/lostpenny/
A history mystery .....
BBC Scotland History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history
Explore Scotland's past..
BBC History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history
Explore British and world history with audio and video clips, essays, biographies and programme features.
Fourteen Days in October: The Cuban Missile Crisis
http://library.thinkquest.org/11046/
The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 was the closest we have yet come to a global nuclear war. Here's a step-by-step guide to the diplomatic and military build-up of the Crisis.
German Propaganda Archive
http://www.calvin.edu/cas/gpa/index.htm
This historical study examines the role of propaganda in relation to the Nazi and East German states. Includes a disturbing section on anti-Semitism.
School History
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/
British and world history are covered with worksheets, quizzes and lessons.
Spartacus Educational
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/
A useful site which offers a very comprehensive encyclopedia of British history from 1700-1900.
The Classics Pages
http://www.classicspage.com/
An excellent starting point for any classics student. There are over 500 pages of news, information, games and controversy about the life, literature, art and archaeology of the ancient world of Greece and Rome.
The History Channel UK
http://www.thehistorychannel.co.uk/site/home/
This wide-ranging history site covers many topics like the Russian revolution, Henry VIII and Pol Pot. There are also hints on exams and revision.
The Chatelaine’s Scottish Castles
http://www.castles.org/Chatelaine/list.htm
A comprehensive list of Scottish castles. Background information and also pictures of castles are included on some sites.
The Battle of Culloden
http://www.electricscotland.com/history/culloden/index.html
This site features information on the Battle of Culloden split into 24 sections. These can be downloaded separately or altogether.
Council for British Archaeology
http://www.britarch.ac.uk
Useful site for history teachers and secondary school pupils
Electric Scotland’s Scottish History
http://www.electricscotland.com/history
Some useful links to sites mainly associated with the Scottish Highlands.
The Hunterian Museum: Roman Scotland
http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/museum/romans/index.html
This exhibition tells the story of the Roman presence in Scotland in the first and second centuries AD, with emphasis on the Antonine Wall frontier and the life lived by the soldiers based in forts along its line.
National Trust for Scotland
http://www.nts.org.uk
General information on the National Trust. Includes useful links to related web sites.
Scottish Archive Network
http://www.scan.org.uk
Find out about Scotland's history from the people who were there at the time! This former 'site of the month' gives you access to Scotland's written past in the form of wills, letters and other documents. Take an online lesson in reading old handwriting or ask the experts about the people, places and history of Scotland.
Sources for Scottish History
http://www.svtc.org.uk/scothist/
Classroom resources to support the teaching and learning of Scottish history in the school curriculum 5-18.
SCRAN ( Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network)
http://www.scran.ac.uk/
SCRAN is a Millennium Project to build a networked multimedia resource base for the study, teaching and appreciation of history and material culture in Scotland. This site includes useful links for history teachers and primary school teachers.
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