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The Rebirth of Richard III

What is surprising, however, is that the crowds in Leicester this weekend did not seem bothered by whether Richard was or was not responsible for their deaths of the two princes.


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Small is Beautiful – or is it?

This is a story about primary schools. You know, places where young children go to learn, play, make friends and spend part of the day with devoted teachers who may be firm but are always fair. These schools are very often associated with sunny English villages – the ones with a green – or round […]


Hans Holbein

The Fall of the Wolf, the Sickness of a King

With Henry’s words of regret in mind, it can plausibly be argued that the irrational decision to execute Cromwell was the direct result of his failing physical and mental capacities.


Opinion piece: On the merit of GCSEs

Opinion: Is More Free Schools a good idea?

Studies into the performance of free primary and secondary schools maintain that it is too early yet to comment on results in public examinations.


Diplodocus Skeleton London Museum

Where’s “Dippy” Gone?

Museums also still fear that they are failing to attract a true cross section of the population. Is commercialism, public service or traditional approaches the answer, or some combination of all three?


Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, KG

The Wolf of Wolf Hall: Thomas Cromwell’s Rise and Fall

Cromwell urged the king to declare himself Head of the English Church, critically persuading Parliament to support his marriage to Anne Boleyn.


Short Story and Poetry Competitons to try

Not only is entering a story or poetry competition a lot of fun, it can also help to improve your writing technique.


Student walking

A Beginner’s guide to Anthropology

Aren’t we all interested in the world around us and the people in it?


Robert Peel Statue

Sir Robert Peel: A Man of Great Importance

As home secretary, Peel introduced the changes that he was to become most well known for; his far-ranging criminal law and prison reforms.


Squadron Leaders, Kanwar, India

Neuroeducation: Do findings from Neuroscience benefit learners?

For learners to benefit from the discipline of neuroeducation, both researchers and educators need to work together


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