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Kids' British HistoryElizabeth BattArticlesAnne Boleyn is perhaps the most fascinating of Henry’s wives. Even today, she holds historians hearts firmly as they try to understand the king’s second wife and what happened to her. Henry VIII's first wife was also his sister-in-law! He's Henry VIII, He is, He is. Why did Henry VIII marry so many times? Before we meet Henry’s wives, let’s take a look at Henry himself. What was it really like to live during Tudor times? Do you think that you might have liked to live during the Tudor age? Well read on and find out! The Tudor Period of Henry VIII - When it Began! We'll be focusing on Tudor England in the coming weeks and Henry VIII in particular, but the first article will give you some key dates. Find out when the Tudor period began and more importantly...how it ended! The Viking Longship - Weapon of Terror! The Vikings were seen as a fearsome group of people, but they might not have earned this image without their weapons and longships! From home life to medicine, let's take a look at Viking Technology! April 23rd is St. George's Day in England, so we're taking a break from the Vikings to celebrate our Patron Saint! Come join me! Let's have a look at how the Vikings lived from day-to-day. Ha-ha Jim-lads, it's time to delve into the world of those Scandinavian pirates a little more. Step on in as we look at the invasion! The Vikings are often portrayed as a fearsome tribe that lived for blood and battle. Although they lived up to this image remarkably well, at the heart of the Vikings rested a love of trade, art and more importantly travel. Well not really boxing puddings, but a look at Boxing Day and Christmas pudding origins. We'll be moving on to the Vikings in January, but we interrupt this broadcast to take a look at a kids favourite time - Christmas! The King of England dies without leaving an heir to the throne. There are four men with claims to the throne. Who would be king? What Did the Anglo-Saxons Give Us? So what did the Anglo-Saxons give us? You might just be surprised. Step inside and meet some of the most famous Anglo-Saxons in history! Halloween History and Cool Halloween Trick! We break with our Anglo Saxon articles just to bring you a special Halloween one. Enjoy this history of Halloween and learn a cool Halloween trick to play! What was it like to live in Anglo Saxon times? Step on in and find out. After the Roman Army left Britain around 410 A.D. every man and his dog wanted to invade us. The Anglo Saxons came, saw and most definitely conquered! We've reached the end of our Roman Road! Before we move on to another topic though, let's have a quick recap. The Iceni tribe lived in the area now known as East Anglia. Along with the rest of Britain, they came under Roman rule after the invasion of 43 A.D. Did you know that the Roman Army kept the empire safe for over 700 years? That's quite an achievement isn't it? Abbinnaeus the Gladiator - The Finale Abbinnaeus walked into the arena with his head held high. Although he felt far from confident, it was vital that he appeared so. Abbinnaeus the Gladiator - Part Two Abbinnaeus stood stiffly as the roaring of the crowd pierced his ears. Standing in the passageway looking outwards he could see the arena through the grille of what he'd come to call "the gladiator's gate." Abbinnaeus the Gladiator - Part One My name is Abbinnaeus and I am a gladiator in Rome. I have been a gladiator for six months now; this is considered a rare achievement, for not too many of us survive past a month or two. Things were a little different in them there days, would you have enjoyed being a child in Rome? Let's find out! So finally the Romans conquered Britain and made her part of the Roman Empire. This became a time of great change in Britain for the Romans introduced many new things to us. Welcome to a series of articles on the Romans. The first part tackles the Roman Invasion - Hail Caesar! Is there anything worse in history than dates? I mean come on! You have to remember everything that happened, when it happened and then you have to try and place it in a timeline so that you think you know when it happened! They say that time heals all wounds, yet this one is still hurting. They say that love conquers all and surely we must cling to that hope, for hope is all that remains. |
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