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History Simulations

Interactive decision-making games and virtual interviews that put students inside history.

Teaching Resources

Ready-to-use worksheets, activities and lesson plans for secondary history.

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Self-marking quizzes and games that make revision more engaging.

IB, GCSE & IGCSE

Resources designed around major international history curricula and examinations.

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Featured History Simulations

Interactive decision-making games, AI interviews and immersive historical experiences designed to transform classroom learning.

Wall Street Crash Simulation

Wall Street Crash Simulation

Buy and sell shares using real historical market conditions.

 The Rise of Stalin

The Rise of Stalin

Roleplay key Soviet leaders competing for power after Lenin's death.

 Time Machine: Middle Ages

Time Machine: Middle Ages

Travel through a medieval town and village to recover the missing pieces of your time machine.

 Which 20th Century Dictator are YOU?

Which 20th Century Dictator are YOU?

Compare and contrast the rise of dictators through this interactive simulation.

 Who was to blame for World War One?

Who was to blame for World War One?

Take the role of Kaiser Wilhelm II and navigate the crises leading to war.

 Voyages of Discovery

Voyages of Discovery

Explore the oceans in search of spices and riches while discovering the age of exploration.

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Featured Publications

Practical classroom strategies, revision guides and history publications by Russel Tarr.

A History Teaching Toolbox Essays on Modern History

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New simulations, quizzes, lesson plans and classroom activities are added every week.

September 12, 2026
New Simulation Adviser to the Shah: Could You Have Prevented the Iranian Revolution?
A new ActiveHistory simulation for IB History designed to get students thinking about causation,...
September 08, 2026
ActiveHistory: New membership features for subscribers
ActiveHistory has a new membership system — making it easier to join, manage your account and keep...
September 04, 2026
A New ActiveHistory Monthly Newsletter
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August 31, 2026
New feature: Free Simulation of the Month!
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August 27, 2026
Try ActiveHistory Free for 14 Days ?
Not sure whether ActiveHistory is right for your classroom? Now you can try it for free. I’ve...
August 23, 2026
New: Explore This Week in History ?
What happened in history on this day? And what about the rest of the week? I’ve just updated...
June 25, 2026
Conflict: IB History Paper 2 Poster
Available for download here.
June 21, 2026
Authoritarian Rule: IB History Paper 2 Poster
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June 17, 2026
Innovation and Transformation: IB History Paper 2 Poster
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June 13, 2026
Conflict (from 1750 AD): IB History Paper 2 Poster
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June 09, 2026
IBDP History > Paper 3 Guide and Resources for the new syllabus
I have produced a comprehensive new guide for teachers about the requirements of the new Paper 3...
June 05, 2026
IBDP History: Curriculum Maps
This page outlines two possible pathways through the IB History curriculum, each designed to balance...

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