A-Level History

Warfare

The Battle of Marathon

The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BCE during the first Persian invasion of Greece. It was the culmination…

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Warfare

The Battle of Crécy

The Battle of Crécy took place on 26 August 1346 during the first phase of the Hundred Years’ War. Edward…

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Murder

The Assassination of William McKinley

On a September afternoon in 1901, President William McKinley stood inside the Temple of Music at the Pan-American Exposition in…

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Warfare

The Battle of Midway

The Battle of Midway took place from 4 to 6 June 1942, six months after Pearl Harbour and only a…

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History

The History of Saving Lives at Sea

From ancient fishermen navigating treacherous coastlines to modern rescue helicopters braving storms, the history of saving lives at sea is…

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Murder

The Murder of Mary Phagan

In the spring of 1913, Atlanta was abuzz with excitement. The South was modernising, factories were thriving, and the promise…

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Warfare

The Battle of the Boyne

The Battle of the Boyne took place on 11 July 1690. It unfolded along the River Boyne near the town…

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Murder

The Murder of Christopher Marlowe

In the late 16th century, few figures shone as brightly as Christopher Marlowe. Playwright, poet, and provocateur, Marlowe was a…

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Warfare

The Wars of the Roses

The Wars of the Roses were a series of dynastic conflicts that convulsed England between 1455 and 1487. At their…

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History

The History of Museums

Museums are now an essential part of cultural and educational life around the world. Whether grand institutions housing priceless artworks…

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