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Scientists have had to piece together clues as to how pyramids were constructed.

On Sept. 2, 2016, the European Space Agency finally located Philae, its long-lost comet lander.



Philae is a spacecraft about the size of a washing machine, and it was dropped off at Comet 67P by another spacecraft named...

On Sept. 1, 1979, NASA's robotic space probe Pioneer 11 became the first spacecraft to fly by Saturn.



Pioneer 11 launched in 1973 on a mission to explore the Asteroid Belt, Jupiter and Saturn. It launched directly toward...

Find out where to spot The North Star aka Polaris in the night sky. <b<br/>r/>

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Rapid growth of elephant and human population, struggling to share limited resources and land.<br/>
Farmers are encroaching on elephants habitats, disrupting their water and food resources.

On July 13, 1969, the Soviet Union launched its Luna 15 spacecraft on a mission to the moon. Luna 15 was a robotic sample return mission sent to retrieve some lunar soil and bring it back to Earth. It launched just three days before...

On July 12, 1989, the European Space Agency launched an experimental communications satellite named Olympus-1. It was the largest civilian telecommunication satellite ever built, and some nicknamed it "LargeSat." It malfunctioned in 1991...

Pupil outcome: I can use number facts to subtract multiples of ten from a two-digit number. Key learning points: - When subtracting multiples of ten from a two-digit number, the tens digit changes but the ones digit stays the same. - We...

Pupil outcome: I can recall doubles within 10 Key learning points: - When we double, we add two equal addends. - When we halve, we subtract one of the equal amounts from its double. - Halving is the inverse of doubling. - If I know...

Pupil outcome: I can halve numbers and explain what halving means. Key learning points: - Halving is the inverse of doubling. - Halving can be used to subtract a number from its double.

Pupil outcome: I can use known facts to find pairs of numbers that total 100 Key learning points: - Number facts to 10 can be applied to multiples of 10 - If 3 plus 2 is equal to 5 then 3 tens plus 2 tens is equal to 5 tens. - When you...

Pupil outcome: I can use unitising and multiplying and dividing by 10 to scale division facts. Key learning points: - Division is the inverse of multiplication - If you know that 3 groups of 4 are equal to 12 then there are 3 groups of 4...

Pupil outcome: I can solve problems with 4-digit dividends using factors and long division. Key learning points: - Factors of a divisor can be used to divide a dividend. - Listing multiples of the divisor improves efficiency and accuracy...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of eight. Key learning points: - Adjacent multiples of 8 have a difference of 8 - If you add 8 to a multiple of 8 I get the next multiple of 8 - If you subtract 8...

The U.S. Secret Service began as a way to stop counterfeit money after the Civil War, but later became the main agency protecting the President. After several assassinations, including President McKinley’s in 1901, it was finally...

In this video, we celebrate a year of historical re-creations with 10 of our favorite reconstructions from 2024. From Julius Caesar to Pocahontas, we explore what these iconic figures might have truly looked like. Thank you for your...

In this video, we explore the fascinating lives of three women who inspired some of history's most iconic artworks. From Amelie Gautreau, the model for John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Madame X, to Muriel Foster, known for her role in...

This video uncovers the hidden secrets in historical portraits, like the altered image of Isabella de Medici, and explores how art has long been used to manipulate appearances. We dive into the symbolism, cultural beauty standards, and...

In this video, we explore the life and appearance of Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, and address the longstanding debate over whether she was biracial. From her early life in a small German duchy to her arrival in England as...

In this video, we explore the life and portraits of King Henry VIII, one of the most iconic figures in English history. Known for his six wives and lavish lifestyle, Henry’s appearance changed dramatically over his lifetime. We dive into...

In this video, we explore the true appearance of Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII, and the often inaccurate portrayals of her in movies and TV shows. Learn about her fair complexion, red-gold hair, and blue eyes,...

In this video, we dive into the real-life appearance of Pocahontas, debunking the Disney movie's portrayal and revealing the truth behind her dress and features. Discover how Pocahontas and the Powhatan people dressed, the materials they...

We've counted down our top 10 re-creations of historical figures from this year, 2023.