History Rocks

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Sinopsis

Welcome to History Rocks! These podcasts are designed for those studying or teaching A level History. They are packed full of advice from experienced examiners! The contents are the opinion of the presenter and are not endorsed by any UK exam board. See website for details.

Episodios

  • Government reforms and reaction Alexander II and III

    26/03/2020 Duración: 09min

    This episode for Historyrocks.co.uk walks you through some of the changes in government and reaction under Alexander II and III. This will be useful to any students studying A level Tsarist Russia! Why not send in some jokes or a shoutout during this dull lockdown to hello@historyrocks.co.uk we would love to hear from you! Stay safe!

  • Alexander II Legal/Judicial Reforms compared to Alexander III

    24/03/2020 Duración: 12min

    Welcome to this Podcast from History Rocks for those studying Tsarist Russia! If you have any shoutouts or jokes please email hello@historyrocks.co.uk Further, check out Eventbrite for some special Lockdown webinars - search History Rocks! Stay safe people!

  • Alexander II Reforms: Education

    25/11/2019 Duración: 13min

    Do you need more help on your sources, extracts or essays? We have a brand new range of webinars coming in February to help you ace the exam. You will need to act quickly as the tickets will run out fast! Book them here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/history-rocks-sessions-18670682272 Brought to you by historyrocks.co.uk, this episode focuses upon Alexander II's reforms - education. Discover the motivations, changes and the emergence of reaction.  Email your jokes and shoutouts to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

  • IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR STUDENTS!

    20/11/2019 Duración: 02min

    Check the website historyrocks.co.uk and the blog post for more info on how to sign up!

  • Tsarist and Communist Russia (AQA 1H) background

    30/10/2019 Duración: 14min

    Brought to you by History Rocks This series of episodes goes out to those studying AQA A level 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855-1964, but it will also be useful to other people studying the period. Today's episode sets the scene for the Russian Empire in the 19th century. Have a question, joke or shout-out? email hello@historyrocks.co.uk Need so CPD for your centre? Email on the address above.

  • Reflections upon AQA A level Sources - Paper 2

    09/10/2019 Duración: 13min

    Brought to you by History Rocks this episode offers some personal thoughts on the quality of answers to source questions. It offers some of the weaknesses found in tackling provenance especially and what to do about it. I hope you find it 'valuable' :-) If you want some training on how to teach the sources contact me on hello@historyrocks.co.uk now.  STUDENT SKILLS BOOT CAMPS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON - CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

  • Reflections on AQA A level History Extracts

    18/09/2019 Duración: 12min

    Brought to you by http://historyrocks.co.uk. This episode is a personal reflection upon the quality of answers to the extract questions in AQA A level History Paper 1. It covers some of the highlights and lowlights of answers I have seen and offers some suggestions on how to improve. I hope you find this useful! If you are looking for effective training with takeaway resources at a budget-sensitive price, drop me an email now on hello@historyrocks.co.uk

  • Last minute tips for A level History students tackling AQA sources

    31/05/2019 Duración: 06s

    Brought to you by historyrocks.co.uk this episode gives you a few reminders on the source skills that you can't do without! Best of luck History Rockers! email hello@historyrocks.co.uk

  • African American Civil Rights 1945-1980 Special

    05/05/2019 Duración: 49min

    As requested by a History Rocker out there, this is a special podcast looking at the development of African American Rights throughout this period. This primarily looks at the records of the US presidents but it also takes into account other agencies that brought about change. Best of luck in your exams! Email hello@historyrocks.co.uk

  • Kennedy's involvement in Vietnam

    04/05/2019 Duración: 16min

    Love my podcast? You can vote for it here https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote. Just search for the name 'History Rocks' and follow the instructions - done in 2 minutes flat! This podcast gives and overview as to why Kennedy got involved, what were his aims and methods and why Diem was assassinated. I hope you enjoy it and thank you for our five star review!  If you would like to reach out to us, email hello@historyrocks.co.uk

  • Why did the USA get involved in Vietnam?

    30/04/2019 Duración: 14min

    This episode brought to you by historyrocks.co.uk explores why presidents before Johnson got involved in Vietnam after 1954. It considers the different (and similar) reasons pressuring Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy following the French defeat. I hope you enjoy it. Do email us with any questions, shout-outs or jokes to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

  • Achievements and Limitations to the Thaw/Peaceful Coexistence

    26/04/2019 Duración: 21min

    Welcome to historyrocks.co.uk podcasts! This episode explores if there were any achievements in the so called Thaw between East and West in the period 1955 to 1963. If you have any questions, jokes or thoughts please send them to hello@historyrocks.co.uk. Best of luck! Melanie

  • What was Peaceful Coexistence and New Look?

    16/04/2019 Duración: 17min

    This episode brought to you by historyrocks.co.uk, it delves into the shifts and developments after 1953. What was Eisenhower about? What was New Look? Why was the USSR keen to try something new? What was Peaceful Coexistence?  Listen in and find out :-) Email hello@historyrocks.co.uk

  • The Korean War and its impact

    15/04/2019 Duración: 12min

    Welcome to historyrocks,co.uk podcast special on the Cold War. Today's episode takes an overview of the Korean War and explores its impact. Feel free to contact me on hello@historyrocks.co.uk with any shout-outs or requests!

  • The outbreak of the Korean War 1950

    29/03/2019 Duración: 14min

    Welcome to the historyrocks.co.uk podcasts! Check our website out for resources, training and much more. This episode gives some background to the Korean War and especially looks at why Truman got involved in it. Please drop us a line with any shout-outs, jokes or requests to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

  • The loss of China

    25/03/2019 Duración: 15min

    You are listening to the HistoryRocks.co.uk podcasts for students studying the Cold War, especially those doing HIS2R AQA A level. This episode explores the loss of China and why it is significant in the development of the Cold War. Drop us a line with any feedback, shout-outs or jokes on hello@historyrocks.co.uk

  • The Berlin blockade - causes and significance

    18/03/2019 Duración: 15min

    Brought to you by historyrocks.co.uk this episode offers some explanation of the causes and consequences of the Berlin Blockade. Great for all those who are revising it! If you have any comments, jokes or shout-outs then email us on hello@historyrocks.co.uk If your are an A level teacher, then checkout our other resources on our website!

  • The Marshall Plan

    21/02/2019 Duración: 12min

    Presented to you by HistoryRocks.co.uk, today we are looking at the Marshall Plan. What is it? Was it an unselfish act? How did the soviet Union respond to it? Some thoughts about its effectiveness too. Feel free to send in any jokes or shout-outs to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

  • Let's proof read your essay!

    19/02/2019 Duración: 25min

    Presented to you by historyrocks.co.uk. This special episode is for any A level History student (but especially AQA) who has just completed an essay on cause/consequence or significance. It will talk your through each paragraph, point out some of the pitfalls and give advice on what you could do.

  • Containment

    12/02/2019 Duración: 13min

    All A level AQA History teachers or students looking to practice some source skills, should head over to historyrocks.co.uk website today! Email me on hello@historyrocks.co.uk This episode looks at what was containment. It explores what methods of containment were used during the Cold War and why it was adopted by President Truman. I do hop you enjoy it and that you are revising hard!

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