Ancient Greece – Timeline
Timeline of ancient greece Neolithic (New Stone Age) c.7000 BCE Early settlers begin farming in Greece. 3200-2300 BCE Cycladic culture on the Aegean islands (east of mainland Greece). Stone figurines and vases – many of such precise dimensions it’s likely their design involved the use of a compass. 3000-1000 BCE Greek Bronze Age 3000-2000 BCE Early Bronze Age Metal […]
Ancient Greek – Maps and Maths
Awesome Ancient Greeks The Ancient Greeks were among the first people to use maths to make, quite literally, astronomical sums. Solar eclipses, the size of the Earth, even the distance to the Sun were all worked out over 2,000 years ago, well before the invention of the computer. The maths used was geometry and, with […]
Ancient Greece – The Olympians
The Olympians 1. Name: Zeus Job title: Chief of the Olympian gods. Shenanigans: Came to power by overthrowing his dad, Cronus, and forcing him to sick up all his siblings (best not to ask). After the battle that followed, Zeus shared the world with his brothers, Poseidon and Hades. He gave all the other Olympian deities […]
Gunpowder Plot – Facts for Kids
The Gunpowder Plot One major problem that historians have regarding what led up to the 5th of November happening is bias. This is largely because most historical accounts of any major event are written by those who come out on top or have the most power. Experience tells us, though, there are usually at least […]
Magicats – Witches cats
Magicats – Why do witches have cats? The popular image of a witch wearing a pointed hat and riding through the Halloween sky just wouldn’t be complete without a graceful black cat sharing her broomstick. But why do witches always have a cat? Why has this animal come to symbolise magic and witchcraft? Home is […]
The Pendle Witches
The Witches of Pendle Hill Witches in fiction are such fun. We enjoy hating the nasty ones, and laugh when their magic fails and they disappear in a puff of smoke: POUF! But it was no fun at all, in the past, when real people were accused of witchcraft. With their charms, remedies, spells and […]
Titanic’s Sister Ships
Titanic’s sister ships The Titanic, because of its tragic demise after hitting an iceberg in 1912, has become an icon in the history of seafaring but, did you know that she had two equally gigantic sister ships belonging to the White Star Line which also had their share of misfortune? RMS Olympic First to float […]
Famous Shipwrecks
Sunken treasure – the oldest shipwreck in the world Sailing around the Mediterranean in the ancient world was very dangerous. Sailors risked their lives every time they set sail. Sometimes ships hit hidden rocks or sank in storms. The oldest shipwreck in the world is one of these ships, and it was piled high with […]
Top 5 Tips for Starting Secondary School
Top 5 Tips for Starting Secondary School Starting secondary school is an exciting time, marking a new chapter filled with loads of opportunities and adventures. BUT, it can also be feel really scary. Here, AQUILAnaut Maisie shares her top 5 tips to make the transition feel tip-top! Getting lost When I started secondary school, getting […]
Amazing facts for kids about the Olympic GamesÂ
LET THE GAMES BEGIN! 20 Amazing Facts about the Olympic Games 1. Exertion for Zeus The original Olympic games started back in Greece in about 770 BCE and were part of a festival to celebrate Zeus, the Greek’s chief god. The main event was a running race but later wrestling, boxing and throwing events were […]