"Making History, developed by the Institute of Historical Research, is dedicated to the history of the study and practice of history in Britain over the last hundred years and more, following the emergence of the professional discipline in the late 19th century."

"Discover exhibits and collections from museums and archives all around the world. Explore cultural treasures in extraordinary detail, from hidden gems to masterpieces"

Theories of decline - Angkor

Theories of decline - Angkor

Theories of decline - Angkor

"Arab Gateways: A resource for Australian students and teachers explores some of the history, geography, economics and culture of the Arab region. It promotes understanding of the cultures, values, beliefs and diversity of peoples of the Arab region."

The Peace Research Institute In The Middle East (PRIME) is an organization comprised of Israelis and Palestinians who have developed high school materials on the Middle East that are used in both communities. As a Newsweek article explains, each page is divided into three: the Palestinian and Israeli narratives and a third section left blank for the pupil to fill in. "The idea is not to legitimize or accept the other's narrative but to recognize it.."

The Peace Research Institute In The Middle East (PRIME) is an organization comprised of Israelis and Palestinians who have developed high school materials on the Middle East that are used in both communities. As a Newsweek article explains, each page is divided into three: the Palestinian and Israeli narratives and a third section left blank for the pupil to fill in. "The idea is not to legitimize or accept the other's narrative but to recognize it.."

The History Project is led by educators in Pakistan and India who have developed a website and textbook that show each country's interpretation of their histories - side by side! You can see an image above (reduced in size) from their site.

The History Project is led by educators in Pakistan and India who have developed a website and textbook that show each country's interpretation of their histories - side by side! You can see an image above (reduced in size) from their site.

"Do you want to learn or teach about children's rights and the responsibility we all have in helping realise these rights? Maybe you want to learn more about UNICEF's work all around the world. Or maybe you're looking for ways that you can help to support UNICEF's work through using your voice or your time. We have a wealth of amazing educational resources on our website - for parents, teachers and students. These resources can help you, or your students and children to be a global citizen and guide you in helping make a difference to the lives of others."

Developing persuasive writing skills is a process that students start in elementary school and continue to develop through high school and beyond. Read Write Think offers a good interactive guide that can help students craft a good persuasive essay. The Persuasion Map asks students to start with a thesis statement before walking them through developing support for that thesis. Students can print their persuasion maps or email them to you.

Global Peace Index: The world's leading measure of national peacefulness

"To mark the centenary of World War One, RN hosts a series of special broadcasts. The Great War: Memory, Perceptions and 10 contested questions explores 10 critical questions about the war and Australia's place in it."

"Eurocentric views of the conflict ignore the millions of people from across the globe who fought on the same side"

"Ten historians from 10 countries give a brief history of the first world war through a global lens. Using original news reports, interactive maps and rarely-seen footage, including extraordinary scenes of troops crossing Mesopotamia on camels and Italian soldiers fighting high up in the Alps, the half-hour film explores the war and its effects from many different perspectives. You can watch the documentary in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic or Hindi thanks to our partnership with the British Academy."

"The Holocaust Commission is continually working on projects to support the education of students about 9/11"

From the BBC - a multimedia history platform with resources on WW1, WW2 and Civil Rights

A series of multimedia books on topics such as 'Where's the best place to live', 'Great Barrier Reef', 'Rights and freedoms/human rights', 'Popular culture post-war', 'Australian family homes', 'National Sorry Day, 'The White Australia Policy, 'The Cold War', 'Conscription', '1967 Referendum'

The obituary of Henry Catling - note "emigrated to Tasmania when only 14 years of age"

"Children in the Slave Trade" - Lesson plan about children in the slave trade - includes extracts from Olaudah Equiano's narrative