+
Website
BBC

Bbc History

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive collection of interactives, articles, illustrations, and similar content about history, in all its forms, with particular emphasis on British history, from one of the world's most influential broadcasters.
+
Website
Other

National Portrait Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
The home on the web of Great Britain's National Portrait Gallery is a repository of the likenesses of famous British men and women. Portraits stretch back in time into the the sixteenth century and run right up to the present. Includes...
+
Unit Plan
Other

Parliamentary Archives: Parliament and the British Slave Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an extensive resource dealing with the British Slave Trade from 1600 until it was abolished in 1807. A comprehensive timeline links to additional, supplementary, resources.
+
Website
Other

Norman Conquest of Anglo Saxons

For Students 9th - 10th
A colorful site depicting the Norman Conquest. Background information, description, results and effects of Battle of Hastings included. Also includes timelines, diagrams and worksheets corresponding to the site. Easy to read and navigate.
+
Unit Plan
W. W. Norton

W. W. Norton & Company: Norton Anthology: Victorian Age Topics in Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses four controversies that concerned the Victorians: evolution, industrialism, what the Victorians called "The Woman Question," and Great Britain's identity as an imperial power. Includes multiple-choice quiz and...
+
Article
BBC

Bbc: The Normans: Monty's Proud Ancestors?

For Students 9th - 10th
The author uses an excellent example of a debate he had with Field Marshall Montgomery (of World War 2 fame) in which "Monty" argued it was the Normans who have made England what it is today. The author points out the contributions of...
+
Website
Rutgers University

Rutgers University: Literary Resources: Victorian British

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wanted to know more about British Victorian literature? Check out this informative site highlighting literary resources from the British Victorian Age. As Professor Jack Lynch, who created the list, has noted, these pages...
+
Handout
Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: St. Thomas Aquinas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a biography of Thomas Aquinas. It discusses his life, theological influence, and his works.
+
Website
Other

Victoria Research Web

For Students 9th - 10th
Track the Victorian Age through this informative research site. This site contains several links to help bridge your knowledge of Victorian research. Don't miss out.
+
eBook
Other

Holy Cross University: Book of Margery Kempe

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete summary of medieval Englishwomen Margery Kempe's spiritual journey and an account of how her story came to be written, since she, herself, was illiterate. Site provides an interesting perspective on the Church in England and...
+
Handout
Stanford University

Stanford University: Anglo Saxon & Old English

For Students 9th - 10th
A selected bibliography for primary and secondary materials, including facsimile texts in Old English, translations into modern English, and scholarship.
+
Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Anglo Saxons Invade England

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from North Park University contains a brief summary of the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons into England around the 5th century.
+
Website
Other

British Association for Victorian Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into the world of Victorian studies through this informative website. Serves as a resource for individuals seeking more information on the British Victorian Age.
+
Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides a brief history of ancient Britain. With timeline of events and links to further reading.
+
Article
BBC

Bbc: History: Churchill: The Gathering Storm

For Students 9th - 10th
Professor John Charmley discusses whether Churchill has rewritten the history books to portray himself in a better light during the time of Appeasement or had he truly stood alone in his opposition of Hitler during the 1930's.
+
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Hands on History: Ancient Britain

For Students 3rd - 6th
Journey back to ancient Britain by exploring important events in history, building your own stone circle, and creating cave art.
+
Website
Britain Express

Britain Express: Myths and Legends of Great Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Website source with links to the myths and legends of Great Britain.
+
Interactive
BBC

Bbc History: Windsor Castle Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on "Launch the Virtual Tour" to explore historic Windsor Castle.
+
Website
BBC

Bbc: History: The British Raj in India 1858 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and insightful article which examines the colonial rule of the British in India. The author explores the origins, the Indian independence movement, how the British gave up India and more. Archived.
+
Website
Royal Household

The British Monarchy: Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This official site from the British Monarchy offers information about the Royal family and the monarchy system. It lists biographies on members of the royal court and family members who perform official duties. It also gives a history of...
+
Website
BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: Who Were the Anglo Saxons?

For Students 2nd - 6th
The Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain in starting in AD410. Find out where they came from and what it was like growing up in an Anglo-Saxon village.
+
Unit Plan
National Archives (UK)

The National Archives Learning Curve: British Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the British Empire, and its part in world history.
+
Website
Project Britain

Timeline of the Kings and Queens of England

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information and a timeline about the British Monarchs.
+
Handout
Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: St. Thomas Aquinas

For Students 9th - 10th
Great introduction to Aquinas' life and thought. Describes his entering the Dominican order and discovering the writings of Aristotle. Outlines his theological system and recounts his endorsement by Rome in later centuries. Links are...