We've reached 100! We are proud to announce the publication of the 100th edition of Primary History, dedicated to supporting and inspiring primary educators in the teaching of history. Since its first issue in 1992, Primary History has become a trusted companion for teachers, curriculum leaders, and education researchers across the...

In recent years the prejudice in our society and societies has been increasingly challenged, not always stopped but certainly discussed and addressed. However, for some minority, ethnic, religious and culturally defined groups the prejudice has not been universally challenged or even fully accepted as being serious, real, divisive or having...

Talking History is now into its second year and gathering speed. Following the pattern of The Great Debate but adapted for Years 5 and 6 the competition seeks to encourage young people’s history and oracy skills through a public presentation. Schools are encouraged to enter their pupils into the online...

Welcome to this packed autumn edition of HA News. Alexandra Walsham unpacks the challenges, dilemmas and opportunities of AI in her President's Letter; and Abdul Mohamud lets us in on what got him into history. We have reports on this year's awards evening and our annual conference, along with competition updates and winners. We also remember much-missed...

From royal courts to radical protests, from industrial revolutions to global empires—this compelling new film series traces the dramatic evolution of power, rights, and freedom across three centuries of British and Irish history. We will trace Britain and Ireland’s transformation from 1714 to 2010, unpacking power struggles, social revolutions, and the evolving...

Just in time for the Bayeaux Tapestry (actually an embroidery) to come to the UK while its usual home in the Normandy city of Bayeaux is modernised, a new historical drama centred around the events of 1066 comes to our screens. 1066 – one of those historical dates that everyone...

Book Now  (Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the course terms and conditions before registering) What does the course cover? The French Revolution 1789–99 was not just a turning point in French history but also for the other nations of Europe and beyond. The...

This year the Historical Association is delighted to be attending the Hever History Festival on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September. Following the success of last year’s first ever History Festival at Hever Castle, the festival now has twice the number of events programmed with more for history lovers to enjoy. The...

This summer it is the anniversary of VJ Day. This day tends not to have the fanfare of VE Day, despite being of real significance to all those who had been engaged with fighting in the Pacific area. A significant reason for that is the nature of the end of...

Book Now (free) Queer Georgians – in this dazzling work of restorative history, Dr Anthony Delaney has traced the stories of people daring to challenge society's expectations, unearthing archives and court records to reveal the tragedies and the joys of queer life three centuries ago. Breathing new life into the forgotten...