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History

Find fascinating history facts from around the globe, from ancient civilisations like Ancient Egypt and incredible kingdoms to lost cities and gruesome legends — perfect for young historians like you!

Discover bloody battles, mighty monarchs and fierce warriors and uncover incredible (and often horrible!) history facts that will wow your friends and family.

Learn about awe-inspiring characters from our past, such as Queen Victoria and Henry VIII, life-changing world events like World War I and II, brush up on Britain’s rich and often bloody past and much, much more.

Ready for a time-travelling adventure, gang? Click about below to start your journey!

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General History

International Women’s Day

Check out our round-up of inspiring female figures from history…
General History

Awesome Anglo-Saxon facts!

Check out these cool facts about the fierce Anglo-Saxons…
General History

British Empire facts!

Discover the full story behind this important piece of world history…
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    Which big cat is recognisable thanks to its rosette markings?
General History

The life of Nelson Mandela

Discover the world-famous human rights activist who became South Africa’s first black president…
General History

10 facts about Martin Luther King

Learn about the world-famous civil rights campaigner…

Did you know?

Earth has been recycling water for over 4 billion years! That means we drink the same water as woolly mammoths, the first humans and King Tut.

General History

The Life of Mary Seacole

A one-of-a-kind nurse, intrepid traveller and black history heroine…
General History

Aboriginal Australian Culture!

Explore Aboriginal Australian Culture, one of the oldest in the world!
General History

The life of Anne Frank

Learn all about Anne Frank and her world-famous diary…
General History

Mary Anning facts

Discover the fossil hunter whose discoveries changed the world…
General History

Satellite images hint at lost Mayan city

A teenager’s fascinating find on satellite images of the Mexican jungle…
General History

The Great Fire of London Facts

Discover the fierce flames that changed London forever…
Monarchy

10 fun facts about King Charles III

From speaking Welsh to diving around historic shipwrecks, discover our top ten facts about this ruler…
General History

APRIL FOOLS’ PRANKS

Celebrate 1 April with these top tricks – and find out some cool facts, too!
General History

Amazing Paralympic athletes!

These sporting superstars are at the top of their game…
General History

10 Winter Olympics facts!

Find out about this hair-raising international event…
General History

Yuval Noah Harari Interview!

We chat to this famous thinker about ancient humans, tech, money, stories and more…
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