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Ancient Origins of the Christmas Tree - A Guide for Kids

Learn how the modern day Christmas Tree has a history that goes back as far as the Ancient Egyptians & the Vikings.

KS2 Easy Guide to the Roman Gods

How are you meant to remember all the gods, what they're called, what they look like, and why a Roman would worship them? With this handy li

The Roman Army - A Beginner's Guide for Kids

Why was the Roman Army so successful? How did they fight? What weapons and armour did they use? Find out everything you need to know here!

Roman Gladiator Types - A Beginners Guide for Key Stage 2

Discover the different types of Roman Gladiator, what weapons they had and who they fought against.

The Weapons & Armour of a Roman Legionary - A Speedy Read for Kids

What weapons and armour did the Roman Legionaries use? What were they called and how did they use them?

Hadrian’s Wall seen through Aerial Photography - Awesome info for Primary School Teachers

Check out these incredible images of Hadrian's Wall. These Aerial Photographs are awesome!

Roman Cities - A KS2 Guide to the Important Buildings

Find out about the important buildings found in an Ancient Roman city. Including an Amphitheatre, the Forum and Temples.

Emperor Hadrian - Who was he? A Quick Informative Read for KS2

Just who was Emperor Hadrian and what did he do? Find out in this speedy read for kids.

Hadrian's Wall - Why was it Built? A Quick Read for KS2 Students

Why was Hadrian's Wall built? Here's our take.

Roman Soldiers: Legionaries VS Auxiliaries - A Quick Guide for Kids

The Roman Army was made up of two types of soldiers; Legionaries and Auxiliaries. What was the difference between these soldiers?

The Roman Army: Legions & Centuries - A Guide for Kids

The Roman Army was so big it had to be broken down into smaller sections. Find out about these sections, including the Legions & Centuries.

Britain Before the Romans: The Celts - A Guide for Key Stage 2

The Romans first invaded Britain under the rule of Julius Caesar in 55 BC. But what was Britain like before the Romans?

Julius Caesar and his Invasion of Britain - An Introduction for Key Stage 2

Julius Caesar invaded Britain - twice? What happened - did he win or lose? Find out here!

"Romanisation" of Britain - Handy Info for KS2 Students

When the Romans invaded Britain, they brought a lot of exciting new advances in buildings and technology with them.

Emperor Claudius and his Invasion of Britain - Useful Info for KS2 Students

How did Emperor Claudius invaded Britain? Find out here. Ideal for KS2.

Boudica: Who was she? A Quick Introduction for KS2

Boudica - everyone knows her name, but just who was she and what did she do? Let's find out!

Hadrian's Wall: What is it? - A Brief Introduction for Kids

Here's a brief introduction to Hadrian's Wall - just what is it anyway?

Emperor Claudius Invades Britain: Headlines From History, Ep 4

In this episode of Headlines From History, we report on the Romans successful invasion of Ancient Britain.

5 Things the Romans did for us - Full of Brilliant Info for Teacher's Lesson Plans

Here's 5 Things the Romans did for us - they might just surprise you!

Live Like A Roman in Britain - Activities for Kids

Follow the progress of the 'Romanisation' of Britain with some great creative activties and crafts for kids.

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