Do You Know Your South African Public Holidays? Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana There is something deeply grounding about pushing pause on the rush of everyday life to honour the moments that shaped your country. If you’re searching public holidays South Africa, you are not only looking[…]
28 January 2026∙6 minutes reading time
A Look Back at Dynasties of the World When one thinks of ancient civilisations, Rome, Greece and Egypt generally spring to mind. However, there are others: the Aztecs and Mayans, for instance, which were significant civilisations in their own right. The Earth’s history goes back much further, with humanoids traipsing about the planet for almost[…]
24 May 2023∙12 minutes reading time
What is Feminism Today? The global women’s rights movement has emerged throughout history with different currents to advocate and defend feminism and equality in society. In general, terms defining feminism would include the series of political, economic and social campaigns that relate to women’s rights. If you have asked what is a feminist, it is[…]
31 May 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Outlining History for Children Having an understanding of world history is essential if we want our children to understand their place in the modern world and their unique heritage, all it takes is a little historical research. History is the story of our world. Once we comprehend the struggles that our forefathers went through on[…]
6 March 2020∙8 minutes reading time
As the saying goes, you can’t know where you’re going unless you know where you’ve come from. With that in mind, why not expand your historical knowledge with our great blogs. Whether you’re studying for the Matric exams, taking History at university or just want to learn about a different period in time, we have thousands of history tutors to help you.
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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 reading time
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 reading time
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 reading time
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 reading time
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 reading time
Significant Historical Events that Shaped Our World What do you mean, countries' borders move? They’ve always been there! Kevin O’Dell People in general, but especially in developed countries, tend to view the world as static; unchanged since the dawn of time. This is a postulate that supposes the world is indeed an elaborately dressed stage[…]
19 December 2018∙8 minutes reading time
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[…]
13 December 2018∙9 minutes reading time
Understanding history is crucial for gaining insights into the formation and development of societies, cultures, and nations worldwide. This knowledge provides students with a solid foundation of how the world has been shaped over time and the key events that have influenced current global dynamics. By exploring diverse cultures, significant movements, and pivotal historical events, students develop a deeper cultural awareness and appreciation for the contributions of various civilizations to human progress. Additionally, comprehending the structure and functions of different governments and societies is essential for understanding the complexities of global interactions and political landscapes.
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