The History of Scottish Independence: A Guide
How did Scotland become part of the UK, and what's the lasting impact? Korah looks at the origins of the Scottish Independence movement.
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Zac Francis
- Apr 19, 2021
- 5 min
Britain and Apartheid
The UK and South Africa have a long history from colonisation to modernisation. So, what is apartheid and what were the responses to it?
10,683 views
Anna Hilbert
- Mar 18, 2021
- 3 min
What is the Commonwealth?
What actually is the Commonwealth, and how did it come to be? Anna looks at its beginnings in the British Empire and its relevance today.
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Xanthe Saunders Martin
- Feb 25, 2021
- 5 min
The History of Tea in Britain
Despite its stereotypes with British culture, it took centuries for tea to arrive in the West. So what is its history? Why was it important?
399 views
Laura Gilbert
- Feb 3, 2021
- 4 min
Immigration to the UK in the 20th Century
Immigration is not new to the UK, but why have we seen such a surge in numbers in the 20th century? Laura breaks it down in this guide.
1,025 views
Zac Francis
- Jan 20, 2021
- 4 min
Britain's Opium Wars with China
What caused the Opium Wars? And why is this period referred to as the humiliation of China? Zac takes us through.
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Anna Hilbert
- Jan 4, 2021
- 4 min
Guide: Indian Independence & Partition
How did India gain independence from British rule? And why was the country partitioned? Anna gives an overview.
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Anna Hilbert
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
Why is Ireland split into two countries?
Wondering what made Ireland split in two? Anna sums it up in this cheat sheet.
1,219 views
Anna Hilbert
- Nov 26, 2020
- 4 min
Guide: Britain & The Potato Famine
Why was the impact of the Irish potato famine so devastating? And what could Britain have done to prevent it? Anna tells all.
749 views
Molly Ward
- Nov 18, 2020
- 4 min
The British Empire, Explained
Molly breaks down the British Empire with a simple timeline documenting its expansion and its demise.
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Laura Gilbert
- Nov 6, 2020
- 4 min
Why Do So Many People Speak English?
English is the third most spoken language in the world. But how did we get here? Laura explains all.
90 views
Anna Hilbert
- Oct 30, 2020
- 5 min
Guide: Britain and the Israel-Palestine Conflict
The Israel-Palestine conflict is a complex issue, and one which Britain has a lot to answer for. Anna gives us the full history.
391 views
Anna Hilbert
- Oct 21, 2020
- 4 min
British Colonialism
We've all heard about the British Empire, but few of us know what the process of building it actually entailed. So, Anna breaks it down.
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Grace Hardy
- Oct 9, 2020
- 4 min
Britain and the Slave Trade
How much do you know about Britain's history of slavery? Grace takes us back to school to fill in the gaps.
328 views
Matylda Rentflejsz
- Sep 28, 2020
- 6 min
Historical Revisionism and the School Curriculum
Should students be given the full picture when learning about their country's history? Matylda breaks down this evolving debate.
543 views
Kieran Williams
- Sep 15, 2020
- 4 min
Historical Revisionism
What is historical revisionism and why is it so controversial? Kieran explains its necessity and its dangers.
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