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Growing up in Gloucestershire, Jenner had heard of an old wives’ tale that said people who caught cowpox from their cows never went on to catch smallpox… In 1796, he decided to put it to the test.

The great news is that dyspraxics tend to excel with one-to-one tuition. So make the most out of your tutor, communicate regularly and don’t be afraid to ask for suggestions.

For those who love some added mythology, it makes the stories they consume that much more layered and fascinating.

Museums are always seeking out ways to push the boundaries and take their exhibitions to the next level.

Ways you can ask for help will change slightly if you’re learning from home. So, what can you do?

Science tells us that using a storytelling technique is one of the most effective ways to improve memory and retain facts.

Perhaps we could update the “modern text” dramas, and show a greater range of cultural perspectives.

Many attacked the ‘immorality’ of Aphra Behn’s work, and after her death in 1689 she was pushed into obscurity.

All you need to do is replicate the shape of the cocktail glass…

There are 14 ‘common’ allergens that must be labelled on all food sold.