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Humanities
GCSE and IGCSE Humanities support for History, Geography and Religious Studies, including past papers, grade boundaries, predicted papers and focused exam revision for AQA and Edexcel.


Cambridge IGCSE History Boundaries Are Out… Here’s What You Needed for an A/A*
If you found some IGCSE History papers harder than others, you are not alone. Cambridge recognises this by using grade thresholds, which adjust the marks needed for each grade depending on the difficulty of each paper. This article explains the June 2025 grade thresholds for IGCSE History (0470), shows the minimum marks required for each component, and helps you understand how your final grade is calculated. The table below shows the Grade Thresholds for the Cambridge IGCSE
Oliver Bennett
Jan 203 min read


Cambridge IGCSE History (0470) Past Papers 2020–2025 | CIE Question Papers & Mark Schemes PDF Download
This page provides the latest Cambridge IGCSE History (0470) past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports for all variants, including Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 4. These resources are essential for revision and exam preparation, helping students understand the structure of Cambridge assessments and improve their source analysis and essay skills. All papers are available as free PDF downloads and are organised by year and session, including March, June and November. Whether
Lucy Pennington
Jan 206 min read


Edexcel International GCSE History (9–1) Past Papers, Source Booklets & Examiner Tips (2026 Updated)
If you're studying IGCSE History (Edexcel), you've come to the right place. Below you'll find a full collection of past papers from 2025 going all the way back to 2019 — covering both Paper 1 (Depth Study) and Paper 2 (Investigation and Breadth Studies), with mark schemes included where available. Before you dive in, we'd also recommend scrolling down to check out the Examiner's Advice section below the papers. It's packed with the kind of tips that come straight from the ma
Emily Harrington
Jan 207 min read


Edexcel GCSE History 2026 Predictions
This year’s Edexcel GCSE History predictions are based on what we’ve seen as teachers and examiners: the recency of topics, how often they tend to cycle back, and the patterns across the past six exam series (2020-2025). Of course, you must revise the whole specification — nothing here is guaranteed — but these predictions can help you focus more effectively and avoid overlooking topics that may be more likely to appear. Use them as guidance, not a shortcut. 👉 Get Your 202
Edward Langford
Dec 9, 202528 min read


Unlocking the Secrets of GCSE History Revision
What’s this GCSE History Game About? Set up like a class photo, this game features famous (and infamous) historical figures from key GCSE History topics such as: Weimar and Nazi Germany Elizabethan England Crime and Punishment through Time Early Elizabethan Society Each figure is numbered and aligned with an icon representing a major exam topic. Your job? Match each face with the right name, event, or reform they’re known for. Our Exercises Identify the Historical Figures : T
Emily Harrington
Jun 19, 20252 min read


GCSE History Medicine and the Western Front Just Got Epic: Unveiling Our New Board Game
Our "War Story" Game: An Engaging Educational Experience in GCSE History Introduction to the "War Story" Game Our " War Story" game is a classroom-friendly educational GCSE History board game that immerses players in the life of a World War I soldier, particularly focusing on the Western Front. The game combines chance, history-based scenarios, and interactive gameplay to educate students on the harsh realities of trench warfare and the development of wartime medicine. Materi
Lucy Pennington
Jun 19, 20252 min read
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