Answering Your Greek Mythology Questions Key Takeaways While Greek mythology comprises a collection of myths and legends, certain elements have historical and archaeological ties. Passed down for centuries before being written, myths shaped Greek education, politics, and society. Discoveries like the ruins of Troy and the Derveni Papyrus show that while myths are symbolic, they[…]
7 October 2025∙8 minutes to read
How to Elect a New Pope: Everything You Need to Know About the Conclave The Holy Spirit does not exactly take control of the matter, but rather, being the good educator that He is, He gives us a lot of space, a lot of freedom, without fully abandoning us.Pope Gregory X, promoter of the first[…]
7 May 2025∙7 minutes to read
Canadian Cities with the Best Cultural Festivals Canada is renowned for its landscapes, cultural diversity, and vibrant festival scene. From historical and cultural celebrations to musical festivals and exciting festivities, Canada offers unforgettable experiences for everyone. This blog will explore some of the country's best cultural festivals! 🎉 1. Canada Day: History & Activities Every[…]
2 December 2024∙8 minutes to read
Major Happenings That Shaped Canada's History What comes to your mind whenever the word history is mentioned? Exhibition at history museums, school libraries or several film festivals about Canadian history? To have an immersive learning experience of Canada's national history, we will go over these five key Canadian historical events in this article: The Canadian[…]
28 August 2024∙8 minutes to read
History is the exploration of the past that helps us to understand where we’ve come from and where we are going. By having a better understanding of our past, we are better prepared to build a future.
With that in mind, why not consider developing your historical knowledge by reading our blog dedicated to history? Whether you are in high school or studying history at the university level, our expert history tutors are here to help you expand your historical knowledge and excel in this fascinating subject!
History For Children: An Overview History is a very important subject, as it teaches us about the world, our country, our towns, and our communities and how these came to be what they are today. Not only is it relevant to those who want to study or work in an environment that requires historical knowledge, but[…]
26 November 2023∙11 minutes to read
Everything You Need to Know about Teaching History Class in Canada Studying history is one of the most rewarding pursuits. History is endlessly fascinating, from the great pyramids of ancient Egypt to the political causes of the world wars. Figures like King Tut, Cleopatra, Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Winston Churchill have inspired generations of students[…]
31 March 2023∙13 minutes to read
What is feminism, and how did it start? Feminism is a global movement with different currents that have emerged throughout history to defend and advocate for women's rights and equality in society. Broadly speaking, the feminist movement refers to a series of social, economical and political movements and campaigns that relate to women's social conditions[…]
23 March 2022∙6 minutes to read
Is a History Degree Worthless? If you have chosen history as a major, you may notice how your decision was frowned at (especially by your parents) when you broke the news to them. This is due to the puzzle that surrounds its usefulness to date. No doubt, you are passionate about history. But you are[…]
11 April 2021∙12 minutes to read
The Things You Always Wanted to Know About the Tudor Period We all know a little about the Tudors – whether we like it or not. The six wives are usually the first thing people mention – followed shortly by the strange aura that surrounds the figure of Anne Boleyn in particular. Then there is[…]
18 October 2019∙6 minutes to read
The Suffragettes and Suffragists "We too often bind ourselves by authorities rather than by truth." -Lucretia Mott To go against the grain, take a stand, be outspoken, and make a notable difference requires courage and confidence. The women who boldly fought during the suffrage movement had all of those characteristics. Learning about historical heroes such[…]
16 August 2019∙8 minutes to read
Taking a Look at the Earliest Civilisations When people think of ancient worlds, Egypt, Greece and Rome come quickly to mind. There are more... Humanoids have been wandering around the planet for nearly 2 million years. Our branch of the hominid tree, Homo Sapiens, has only been around for about 300,000 years but we learned[…]
12 August 2019∙12 minutes to read
A Brief History of World Religions "Religion is one tree with many branches. As branches, you may say, religions are many, but as a tree, religion is only one." -Mahatma Gandhi With more than 84% of the 7.3 billion inhabitants on planet earth claiming to identify with a religious group, people from all types of[…]
7 August 2019∙8 minutes to read
What Type of History Should You Study? Why study history and become a historian? Do you want to learn about past societies, pursue a Bachelor in European History, find out more about early modern philosophy? But though the history department of your local university’s humanities section may offer a simple history major, you will soon[…]
27 December 2018∙10 minutes to read
Which was the Biggest Empire Ever? If you spend ten minutes looking through history, you’ll certainly notice that this word ‘empire’ comes up an awful lot: the Roman Empire, the British Empire, etc. But what exactly do we mean when we say this? What does this word actually refer to? And, importantly, what is the[…]
21 December 2018∙7 minutes to read
10 Historical Events that Shaped Our World Do you remember your first history lesson in school? History is often relegated to an academic subject, something we must study to earn good grades. However, to dismiss this fascinating social science as irrelevant to today's world overlooks the immense importance of these historical events. In this article,[…]
19 December 2018∙10 minutes to read
Why Study History? We live in the present and we plan for the future. It somehow goes against our human instincts to worry about the past. This is why History was invented: to study the past (not to dwell on it). Given all our daily worries about university, family, money and so on, why bother with[…]
14 December 2018∙9 minutes to read
Why You Should Learn History
History is an important subject that can be applied in many different ways. Here are some reasons why you should consider exploring the fascinating world of history:
So, what are you waiting for? If these reasons have inspired you to start learning about history, there’s no shortage of resources to get you started. Books, documentaries, online courses, and even local historical sites can help you dive into this rich and rewarding subject.
Learn history today! It’s more engaging than you might think and can provide valuable insights into yourself and the world around you. Why not give it a try? You might be surprised at how much you enjoy it!