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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.


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 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
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