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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.
GCSE History Past Year Papers: 2025 GCSE History Paper 2 (Edexcel)
Here are the papers for the 2025 Edexcel GCSE History Paper 2, focusing on the key topics: The American West , Elizabethan England , The Cold War , and Anglo-Saxon and Norman England . We’ve made these available to support all students preparing for their Edexcel GCSE History exams. Feel free to use these resources as part of your revision. Find below the 2025 GCSE History Paper 2 for Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88. Find below the 2025 GCSE History Paper 2 for Superpower
Edward Langford
Oct 14, 20251 min read
GCSE History Past Year Papers: 2025 GCSE History Paper 1 (Edexcel)
Here are the papers for the 2025 Edexcel GCSE History Paper 1, covering GCSE History Crime and Punishment, GCSE History Medicine through Time, and the GCSE History Warfare through Time options. We have made them available here to help anyone preparing for their Edexcel exams. Feel free to use these papers as part of your revision – good luck with your GCSE History revision! Find below the 2025 GCSE History paper for Crime and Punishment in Britain, c1000–present and Whitechap
Edward Langford
Oct 14, 20251 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


GCSE History: House of Cards WWI Simulation Game
This game, called "The House of Cards," is a problem-solving exercise designed to introduce students to the causes of World War I and the alliance system in Europe during the early 1900s. We will be using a fictional scenario about "funny old men" in a house to represent the countries and their relationships. Objective The main goal is to use clues to understand the relationships (likes, dislikes, and reasons why) between the characters in the house and predict how they will
Edward Langford
Jun 18, 20252 min read


GCSE History Reimagined: The Gunpowder Plot Escape Room Game
The Scenario You are in the year 1605 , right after Guy Fawkes and other conspirators tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I . You and your team have 45 minutes to figure out who is to blame for the plot — or you’ll be accused yourselves! To achieve this, you need to complete ten GCSE History missions and then a final ultimate mission. Game Components Feel free to find below the different game components. Mission Slips: These are GCSE Histo
Emily Harrington
Jun 13, 20252 min read


GCSE History Revision - the LinkedIn CVs of Key GCSE History Figures
Ever wondered what it would look like if Henry VIII applied for a job? Or how Florence Nightingale might pitch herself in a cover letter? Welcome to a whole new way to revise for GCSE History — by exploring the CVs of the most iconic figures in British history . In this article, you’ll meet the movers and shakers of the past as if they were applying for a job in today’s world. Each GCSE History CV is packed with key facts, achievements, and historical context — helping you r
Oliver Bennett
Jun 13, 20251 min read


GCSE History Past Year Papers: 2025 GCSE History Paper 3 (Edexcel)
Here are the papers for the 2025 Edexcel GCSE History Paper 3 , focusing on the key modern depth study topics: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–1939 , Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917–1941 , and Conflict at Home and Abroad , including the Vietnam War and protest movements in the USA . We’ve made these available to support all students preparing for their Edexcel GCSE History exams in 2026 and beyond Feel free to use these resources as part of your revision – best of luck with
Edward Langford
Jun 13, 20251 min read


GCSE History Past Papers: 2025 Exam Papers (AQA)
Here are the papers for the 2025 AQA GCSE History exams, covering all the main topics for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. These resources are designed to support students preparing for their AQA GCSE History assessments. Feel free to use them as part of your revision – best of luck with your GCSE History preparation! Paper 1 Find below the AQA 2025 GCSE History Paper 1 for Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and dictatorship. Find below the AQA 2025 GCSE History Paper 1 for Conflict and
Edward Langford
Jun 10, 20251 min read


GCSE History Past Year Papers: 2025 GCSE History Paper 2 (Edexcel)
Here are the papers for the 2025 Edexcel GCSE History Paper 2, focusing on the key topics: The American West , Elizabethan England , The Cold War , and Anglo-Saxon and Norman England . We’ve made these available to support all students preparing for their Edexcel GCSE History exams. Feel free to use these resources as part of your revision – best of luck with your GCSE History preparation! Find below the 2025 GCSE History Paper 2 for Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88. Find b
Edward Langford
Jun 10, 20251 min read


GCSE History Revision: Battleship Game Weimar & Nazi Germany Edition
Download the GCSE History Battleship Game How to Play (Two-Player Edition) This game is a fantastic way to test your knowledge of GCSE History Germany and strategic prowess against a friend! Combining a rich trivia challenge with the classic game of Battleship, you'll need wits and a bit of luck to emerge victorious. This game is relevant for both students taking GCSE History AQA or GCSE History Edexcel. Game Components (Per Player) Printed Game Sheet: Each player will need
Oliver Bennett
May 29, 20253 min read


GCSE History Past Papers: 2024 Exam Papers (Edexcel)
A lot of you have been asking for the 2024 papers to help with your revisions, especially with the GCSE Paper 2 and 3 exams coming up in the next few weeks. So here they are! Paper 2 Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88 Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941–91 Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88 Paper 3 Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–39 The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917–41 If you’re looking for even more free GCSE History
Edward Langford
May 29, 20251 min read


Learn GCSE History with This Addictive Elizabethan England Snake Game!
Today, let’s go beyond the GCSE History textbook and dive into the past with a fun twist — by playing a snake game! This game is relevant to both AQA’s “Elizabethan England, c1568–1603” and Edexcel’s “Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88” GCSE History topics. GCSE History Elizabethan England Snake Game Instructions Objective of the Game Be the first player to reach square 120 , learning key events from the GCSE History topic "Elizabethan England" along the way! Number of Play
Emily Harrington
May 26, 20251 min read


GCSE History Revision: How to Write the Perfect PEEL Paragraph
If there’s one question my students ask me more than any other, it’s this: “How do I actually write a good paragraph in GCSE History?” And honestly, it’s a great question. Because in any GCSE History topic, getting top marks isn’t just about memorising facts — it’s about using them in a way that shows real understanding of the given topic. Your GCSE History Examiners aren’t just looking for dates and events; they’re looking for arguments and explanations that makes them think
Edward Langford
May 24, 20253 min read


GCSE History AQA: How to Answer All GCSE History Questions
Dear GCSE History students, I’ve put together this GCSE History revision aid to help you feel more confident in tackling different GCSE History AQA question type s. Inside, you’ll find not only the question types but also detailed advice on how to approach them. My hope is that this clear, structured GCSE History guide will make revision feel less overwhelming and give you a boost in your next GCSE History paper. Goodluck! GCSE History AQA Paper 1 Section A This first Sectio
William Cartwright
May 24, 20259 min read


GCSE History Past Year Papers: 2025 GCSE History Paper 1 (Edexcel)
Here are the papers for the 2025 Edexcel GCSE History Paper 1, covering GCSE History Crime and Punishment, GCSE History Medicine through Time, and the GCSE History Warfare through Time options. We have made them available here to help anyone preparing for their Edexcel exams. Feel free to use these papers as part of your revision – good luck with your GCSE History revision! Find below the 2025 GCSE History paper for Crime and Punishment in Britain, c1000–present and Whitechap
Oliver Bennett
May 24, 20251 min read


Edexcel GCSE History: All Question Types and How to Answer Them
Studying for Edexcel GCSE History can feel overwhelming. There is a vast amount of content to cover, and the GCSE History exam questions demand different types of responses. It's not only about what you know; it's also about having the right skills to answer each question effectively. In this article, I will walk you through every major GCSE History questions you can encounter—and exactly how to answer them. Consider this your essential GCSE History revision guide that you ca
Edward Langford
May 23, 20258 min read
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