Okay, okay, I realise the Stone Age sits slightly outside the parameters of our usual historical period. But we recently tried out one of the projects in Hands-on History: Stone Age by Charlotte Hurdman as part of the 7yo’s project-based learning homework. And despite having to substitute a few items, we were very pleased withContinue reading “Sneaking in some Stone Age”
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Exploring Egyptology!
We’re on a true classic this morning: the iconic shiny gold Egyptology by Templar Publishing. We love all of the Ology books but this one has a special place in my heart – I remember excitedly investigating it myself nearly twenty years ago!
Ancient Greek Pottery for kids!
As part of my day job, I have spent the past few months designing and curating a little museum exhibition all about the Ancient Greek underworld and afterlife – including paper puppets and giant orange walls covered in human-sized mythological figures! – so, all very normal and sensible. The exhibition runs from April to SeptemberContinue reading “Ancient Greek Pottery for kids!”
Sneak Peek: The Storm and the Minotaur
Theseus and the Minotaur is one of our all-time favourite myths, and it’s been so fun seeing all the different reinterpretations of it emerging over the past few years. Is the Minotaur really as monstrous as he’s made out to be? Or is he just.. trapped? It can be tricky to find new ways ofContinue reading “Sneak Peek: The Storm and the Minotaur”
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