Curated OER
Famous Britons
Students read three short texts which give clues to the identities of three famous Britons. The texts explore the fame of the three personalities and the growing interest in celebrities in modern British life. Students participate in a...
BBC
Bbc: History: British Prehistory
Site from BBC contains information on the Britons, the Tribes of Britain, the Mummies of Cladh Hallan, Life in an Iron Age Village, and more information on the prehistoric British Isles. Archived.
BBC
Bbc: The Normans: Monty's Proud Ancestors?
The author uses an excellent example of a debate he had with Field Marshall Montgomery (of World War 2 fame) in which "Monty" argued it was the Normans who have made England what it is today. The author points out the contributions of...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Anglo Saxons Invade England
This site from North Park University contains a brief summary of the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons into England around the 5th century.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: When Did the Anglo Saxons Come to Britain?
The Romans, Britons, Anglo-Saxons, and Picts all lived in Britain. Find out why they came to Britain and learn the story of Pevensey Castle.
BBC
Bbc History: Ancient History: British Prehistory: Peoples of Britain
This site gives a thorough history of the early people of Britain, beginning before the Romans and continuing through the Dark Ages. Archived.
Other
The South Asian Idea Weblog: Hinduism 4: Early Interaction With Muslims
Read a series of posts in order to understand the nature and impacts of the historical interactions of Hinduism with Muslims and Britons.