^{Referred to by Russell Group Universities as ‘supra curricular’ activity, it is an academic exploration of the subjects you’re studying in school, building your knowledge and understanding of them. It is important to critically engage with your wider reading: think about author’ arguments and use of evidence, and whether you agree.}

Set in World War Two it follows the real events of the women of the 6888th US Army, the only female AA regiment to serve overseas.

The King Edwards school the women worked at for 3 months sorting mail was actually KES in Birmingham

^{Clare Jackson's dazzling, original account of English history's most turbulent and radical era tells the story of a nation in a state of near continual crisis.}

Gives you a flavour of Politics, absolutism and key events in 17th Century Europe...

But in her recent book, which is now available in paperback, Republic, Professor Alice Hunt of the University of Southampton, shows that it was also a decade of exciting new ideas and innovations in the arts and sciences. Indeed, interest flowered in natural sciences, philosophy, language, poetry and technological advances.

Leading Cambridge historian and Wolfson prize-winner Clare Jackson explores the dramatic story of how England and Scotland were brought together under a single crown. Discover the ambitions, intrigues and cultural shifts that defined the reign of James VI & I, who in 1603 was crowned the first monarch to rule both nations.

• Primary Sources: Extensive primary sources support the text, with links for students to explore further.

• Interactive Maps: Maps from the book are presented in colour and are enhanced with interactivity that brings the material to life.

• Timeline: The timeline brings together the six themes of the book to show the evolution of the many aspects of life in early modern Europe.

• Podcasts: Merry Wiesner-Hanks discusses the six central topics of individuals in society, politics and power, cultural and intellectual life, religion, economics and technology in six short videos to introduce students to the topics before they study them in detail.

• Further Reading: Suggests how topics can be extended, for essays and student research, by bringing together the key works on all the topics of the book.

• Useful Links: Points to further sources of information on the internet for students to explore.

Hosted by historian Rebecca Rideal and executive produced by Lucie Ridout, the narrative podcast blends expert interviews with original testimony performed by actors, guiding listeners through the pivotal events of the Civil War

_{The Schools History Project (SHP) has a fantastic FREE webinar to support your revision of Medieval Medicine led by Professor Natasha Hodgson (Nottingham Trent University and Teaching Medieval Women).}

_{Broadcasting live on the SHP YouTube Channel on Monday 2 March 5-6pm, they'll be looking at sources from the British Library related to Medieval herbal remedies. This will be followed by a micro-keynote from Professor Hodgson focusing on the role of women in Medieval medicine. She'll be joined by Salma Ishaq, history teacher at Regent High School, Camden, who will share some of the lesson resources that she has developed using contemporary source material.}

_{If you'd like to join the webinar, please register by emailing d.lyndon-cohen@leedstrinity.ac.uk.}

Essay Question:
As the United States marks 250 years, how should historians assess the nation’s progress toward the truths that its Declaration of Independence holds to be self-evident?

Answer with reference to ONE of the following themes: a) disability, b) gender c) race.

In 2026, the United States reaches a significant milestone: 250 years since independence. This anniversary offers an opportunity not only to reflect on the nation’s founding ideals and through people, movements, or specific events.

Cromwell Association

Thursday 25th June 2026 10.00 - 13.00 hours

Leading academic historians debate key topics from the A-Level syllabus.

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Listen to this to understand the links to workers rights and anarchism during the Haymarket Affair, Carnegie and Steelworkers Strike and more

This talk was recorded at the HA annual conference 2026 in Newcastle. Any opinions expressed by the presenter are their own and do not necessarily represent Historical Association policy.