Every primary teacher knows that some topics seem to capture children's imaginations from the very first lesson—and Vikings are certainly one of them. Longships, battles, treasure, myths and mysterious runes all provide fantastic opportunities for learning. The challenge isn't getting children interested in Vikings; it's keeping that excitement alive throughout the whole topic. A few simple approaches can turn a series of history lessons into an adventure that children will still be talking...

Fashion and clothing were a very important part of Victorian culture, particularly for the wealthy. What a person wore told others a great deal about them. Clothing was not simply about style; it signalled someone’s age, gender, occupation, wealth, and even their moral character. Clean, well-fitted clothing suggested respectability and discipline, while worn or patched garments often indicated poverty or hard physical labour. As you might expect, there were significant differences between the...

This recipe for wartime oat biscuits that are delicious and easy to make, even for little helpers