History Heroes Learning Hub
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Your destination for more learning, fun facts and a whole lot of fun. Scroll through our posts to read about the most important people in history, from the scientists who have contributed to the biggest discoveries in modern medicine to the inventors who helped shape the world as we know it.
With the days growing shorter and the spooky season upon us, we’re stepping outside our comfort zone to bring you some History Heroes ghost stories! Step into England’s royal past this Halloween and...
Who Was Ida B. Wells? Have you heard of Ida B. Wells? Born into slavery, Ida B. Wells would become a hugely impactful journalist, writer and anti-lynching and women’s rights activist. Read on for...
Who Are The Most Important Scientists in History? Biology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics the scientific fields have been moulded over time by countless scientists who have made their mark...
VE Day 80: Remembering the day World War Two came to an end in Europe The 8th May 2025 marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, VE Day. 80 years ago, World War Two officially came to an end in...
The History of Chocolate: From Cacao to the Chocolate Bar It all started with the cacao bean. Today, it’s the sweet treat we pop into our shopping baskets, use in baking and indulge in at Easter...
Who are the Most Important People in History? From art, literature, music and politics, to science, technology, engineering and maths; who are the most significant people of all time? And how do you...
The Making of: A LITTLE SLICE OF HISTORY Introduction In early 2024, we launched A LITTLE SLICE OF HISTORY, a new card game dubbed the mighty game in a mini box. In this new game, players challenge...
Who was the First Computer Programmer? Ada Lovelace and Her Legacy Who was Ada Lovelace? Ada Lovelace was born in 1815 in England to famous British poet Lord Byron. As a child, she displayed both an...
Vincenzo Peruggia and the heist of the Mona Lisa: how did Leonardo da Vinci’s painting rise to fame?
Vincenzo Peruggia and the heist of the Mona Lisa: how did Leonardo da Vinci’s painting rise to fame? The Mona Lisa. Today it’s the world’s most famous painting, but in the early 20th century...
Breaking the mould: the history of penicillin In the realm of medicine, few advancements have had as profound an impact as penicillin. Before this discovery, bacterial infections were often...
Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 Moon Landing In 1969, humanity stood on the cusp of a historic achievement – sending humans to the moon. The Apollo 11 mission, led by NASA, aimed to land...
Celebrating the Empire Windrush Passengers: Windrush 75 The 22nd of June 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of Empire Windrush landing at Tilbury Docks. The ship’s landing became a symbol of the arrival...
King Charles’ through history: The Coronation of King Charles III As we approach the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6th May 2023, journey with History Heroes through the reigns of the two...
British Science Week: 5 British Scientists Who Made History British Science Week (March 10th – 19th, 2023) is a time for us to celebrate the field of Science as well as dedicate conversations...
International Women’s Day 2025: Who Are The Most Important Women in History? Introduction: A Woman’s World? It’s a fact. Women have done sensational things throughout history. From Boudica to Frida...
History Hero and St Paul’s Cathedral architect, Christopher Wren, died 300 years ago today On this day, 25th of February in 1723, Christopher Wren died. That’s exactly 300 years ago! Let’s explore the...
A Christmas Miracle: The Truce in the Trenches History Heroes isn’t just about the individuals who make history – and our WORLD WAR ONE pack is a great example of that! The History Heroes WORLD...
Children in World War Two It is hard to imagine that there were any children in World War Two, whose lives did not change as a result of it. Even if you managed to stay in your own home during the war...