What pupils can do

Pupils can explore historical figure pages and interact with content in several ways.

• Read short, interesting biographies
• Learn key facts and achievements
• Take quizzes to show knowledge gaps
• Play rival and alternate history games
• Reflect on decisions, leadership, and morality

How the site helps learning

The website supports both increasing knowledge and historical thinking. Instead of memorising dates it encourages pupils to think about why people acted as they did and the impact those choices had.

• Builds historical knowledge
• Encourages empathy and reflection
• Makes learning more interactive
• Supports class discussion
• Rewards effort through coins and progress

Coins and progress

Pupils can earn coins for completing activities on the site. This reward system is designed to keep children motivated and to celebrate progress.

• Coins can be earned through quizzes and games
• Progress encourages repeat visits and engagement

Questions to ask pupils

• What surprised you most about this person?
• What was their greatest strength?
• Did they always make good decisions?
• Would you have acted differently in their position?