Explaining History

01/03/2023

Recently I have become involved in a great new citizen journalism project for Wales, Bylines Cymru. Here’s my feature article on destitution in Cardiff:

Look in the town centre, in underpasses, and in shop doorways. You will find the destitution in Cardiff and the hidden victims of austerity.

25/02/2023

https://explaininghistory.org/2023/02/24/how-to-learn-history-part-one/

History is the study of the bits and pieces the past has left us and the competing arguments about what they mean. The first category is finite, the second virtually limitless. There is a tendency …

25/02/2023

https://explaininghistory.org/2023/02/25/how-to-learn-history-part-two/

Hi, here’s part two of this little video course on the basics of thinking like an historian. All history writing is an argument of sorts, and your essays or answers are no different. Whether you’re…

14/02/2023

Hey folks, check out this super helpful blog post for history students studying Russia 1855-1964:

Studying an entire century of a country’s history is always going to be challenging, especially one as dramatic and complex as Russia. Include in this the different political movements and the dram…

23/01/2023

Attention students of Russian history! Are you looking for extra study resources specifically tailored to your AQA A level syllabus? Look no further! Our team at www.explaininghistory.org has just released new content for AQA A level Russian history, including detailed explanations, analysis, and practice questions. Our materials are designed to help you better understand the key concepts and themes of the syllabus, and to prepare you for your exams.

Not only that, but we will be adding new content for other exam boards and topic areas throughout the year. So whether you're studying Russian history or any other subject, we've got you covered.

All materials are written by Nick Shepley, who has hosted the Explaining History podcast for eleven years. Nick is an experienced teacher and examiner with understanding of the syllabus and what it takes to succeed.

We understand that studying history can be challenging, and that's why we're here to help. Our aim is to make the learning process as easy and enjoyable as possible, so you can feel confident and well-prepared for your exams.

So why wait? Head over to our website today and start taking advantage of our high-quality, syllabus-specific study materials. With www.explaininghistory.org, you'll be on your way to achieving your best grades in no time! "

Modern history podcasts for students and enthusiasts

19/01/2023

Struggling to understand the complexities of AQA A level Russian history? Let us help! Our new study materials at www.explaininghistory.org are specifically designed for the AQA A level syllabus, and include detailed explanations and analysis.

And the best part? We'll be expanding to other exam boards and topic areas throughout the year.

Don't let history be a mystery - visit our website now and start achieving your best grades!

Modern history podcasts for students and enthusiasts

18/01/2023

Want to ace your AQA A level Russian history exams? Look no further than www.explaininghistory.org! We've just released new syllabus-specific study materials, including detailed explanations and analysis. And we're not stopping there - we'll be adding new content for other exam boards and topic areas throughout the year. Head to our website now and start boosting your grades today!

Modern history podcasts for students and enthusiasts

17/01/2023

Want to take your AQA A level Russian history studies to the next level?

Head to www.explaininghistory.org!

We've just released new syllabus-specific study materials that will help you better understand the key concepts and themes of the course.

And that's not all - we'll be adding new content for other exam boards and topic areas throughout the year. Visit our website now and start acing your exams! "

Modern history podcasts for students and enthusiasts

16/01/2023

Want to be a history ace?

Check out www.explaininghistory.org!

We've just released new AQA A level Russian history study materials that will help you understand the key concepts and themes of the syllabus.

And that's just the beginning - we'll be adding new content for other exam boards and topic areas throughout the year. Visit our website now and take your history knowledge to the next level!

Modern history podcasts for students and enthusiasts

11/01/2023

Leon Trotsky was a Russian revolutionary and politician who played a key role in the early Soviet government. He was exiled from the Soviet Union in 1929 and eventually settled in Mexico, where he continued to write and speak out against Joseph Stalin's leadership of the Soviet Union.

On August 20, 1940, Trotsky was assassinated in his home in Mexico City by Ramon Mercader, a Spanish communist who was likely acting on orders from Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Trotsky was struck with an ice axe and died the next day from his wounds.

In the aftermath of Trotsky's death, his ideas and writings continued to influence socialist and leftist movements around the world. Despite Stalin's efforts to erase Trotsky's legacy, many people continued to read his works and draw inspiration from his ideas.

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09/01/2023

Attention history students and enthusiasts! Our latest podcast episode delves into the complex and tumultuous history of Soviet society during the great terror of 1937. Don't miss out on this fascinating exploration of one of the darkest periods of the 20th century. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wGMizBGmDaDxq8Gg3fz9U?si=tdQeimaITzWQKbZ0e2g5OQ

24/11/2022

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24/11/2022

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23/11/2022

What did Lenin think?

What did Lenin think? Vladimir Lenin believed that without creating a secretive revolutionary party to spearhead the revolution, there would be no chance of ...

23/11/2022

What did Trotsky think about Stalin?

What did Trotsky think about Stalin?In his writing he criticised Stalin, claiming he was unimaginative, dull and unintelligent. These ideas lived on after hi...

23/11/2022

What did Chamberlain think about Hi**er?

23/11/2022

Why did Stalin make a deal with Hi**er?

23/11/2022

What did ordinary Germans think about the N**i regime (part #1)

02/11/2022

What was the New Deal - a 60 second introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9t3MN-IkXU

What was the New Deal? A one minute summary of the New Deal. Follow this channel for more one minute summaries for history students and enthusiasts.