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With sea shanties making an unexpected appearance this year, you may be wondering what they are and how we can use them in teaching.

This decision has not been taken lightly. I explored a lot of different options but had to make a decision based on the circumstances. Our in-person, practical workshops will hopefully be back soon. I would like to thank all of the people who have offered support during this challenging time and the inspiring children I have had the pleasure to meet over the past three years.

Call out for teachers, creatives and historians to offer their input into a video series exploring modern issues through historical lenses.

This week saw Bjorn the Great answer twenty questions and lead three games form the comfort of his own Viking settlement. Is this the future of how Blue Kazoo is going to operate under current government guidelines?

What can we learn about Tudor England from one building? The Globe Theatre in London is one of the most recognisable theatres in the world. It has staged the debut performances of many of William Shakespeare's original plays. Why did royalty get the worst seats in the house? How can you show an actor you aren't enjoying their performance? What is a stinkard?

Tom visited Smoo Caves during a trip to Scotland. He discovered links to the neolithic age and the Vikings...

Why should we build an empire? How do we treat native communities? When can you leave the army?

What is the punishment for falling asleep on night watch? Who will lead you into battle? How many soldiers will you be living with?

Protect yourself against projectiles. Equip yourself against the harsh weather of the North. Take control and expand the empire.

Lots of stories, films and tv shows describe the men who fought in WWII. But what did the women do? How did spies pass on hidden messages? Who's philosophy inspired Khan to fight in nonviolent ways? What happened to Szabo's plane after her first mission in France?

Why did the Pilgrims want to leave Europe in the first place? Where is Leiden? Who took 139 pairs of shoes on board with him? In this episode we journey into the story of the Mayflower. This is intended as a general overview of the story to be used in UK classrooms. Further reading and research is advised on this topic. Research trip funded by Nottinghamshire County Council through Nottingham R...

Tom takes you through the process of creating his Table Top History videos. These videos were produced during lockdown and were designed to teach people of all ages about significant historic events. Each video aims to be roughly five minutes long, so are best used as a general overview, introduction or a refresher for a topic.

Which of Shakespeare's fellow writers was murdered in a tavern brawl? Why did Shakespeare have to leave school at thirteen years old? Who did he get married to?

Table Top History - The Great Fire of London. In this series we are using household objects and awful drawings to help summarise historic events into bitesize episodes for children.

Interview with American Historian, James Baker

Robin Hood Tours of Sherwood Forest

Is There an Optimal Class Size?

Could Your Birth Month Influence Your Chances of Success?

Lessons from my final weeks in the USA.

Misconceptions of Historical Role-play

Blue Kazoo in America (Preparations)

Medieval History - Trebuchet

How do you talk to your class about...?

Love Letter

Don't Look Back In Anger

Good Grief

Polar Bear

Backpack

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