Parallel Histories

21/05/2026

!London-based history teachers! PAID SOAS curriculum research workshop ONLINE.
This will be for a 90 minute CPD session in the first week of June. (4th June 4pm to 5.30 pm ONLINE). We believe this will be a really interesting session for you, led by academics at SOAS. And participation will bring you a reward of a £50 Amazon voucher for your department.
The research through SOAS is centered around resources co-created with communities in West Africa and a team of game artists from across Senegal, Mali and Kenya.
For more information see here: https://mailchi.mp/parallelhistories/soasopp?fbclid=IwY2xjawR71X1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeFxdkLPjW3Q62aP3EkYe-84jo9IMsLDYRC1mAvNZ6e7VJVaSD-EqSbhF_yxk_aem_BXlzs51GU6wpWZu4fO1ERw

15/05/2026

When national exams are completed but the school year has a few days (or weeks!) to go, it's the perfect time to ask students to grapple with contested history that relates to current events such as the US and Iran. Our newest ebook addresses US isolationism and intervention, and there are many more US and international issues in our resource library. Find them at https://parallelhistories.org.uk/

08/05/2026

30/04/2026

What are your students doing May 12th? Why don't they join us online for some fantastic debates on Irish history? Students enjoy participating and meeting peers from across the globe, and we know it is valuable in developing articulate historians! All the info you need is here: https://mailchi.mp/parallelhistories/irishdebates

27/04/2026

We are inviting London-based history teachers to take part in an exciting CPD workshop in which we are partnering with SOAS on for their curriculum research.
This will be for a 90 minute CPD session in the first week of June. (4th June 4pm to 5.30 pm). We believe this will be a really interesting session for you, led by academics at SOAS. And participation will bring you a reward of a £50 Amazon voucher for your department.
The research through SOAS is centered around resources co-created with communities in West Africa and a team of game artists from across Senegal, Mali and Kenya.
For more information see here:

01/04/2026

Are your students prone to the classic post-Easter slump? Struggle to keep focus for that final term? Why not spark some debate in your classroom by signing up to our free online international debates programme? Teams of 5 from across the globe will be debating the cause of tensions between Iran and the USA, Putin's propaganda machine and The British Mandate for Palestine. New to debating? Not a problem we will provide all you need to arrive confident and prepped! https://parallelhistories.org.uk/school-booking-form/

26/03/2026

20/03/2026

Lines of Conflict: Ukraine, Iran, Israel–Palestine
Three conflicts. Three debates. One powerful learning experience.

On the 30 March, students will take on some of the most urgent and contested issues shaping the world today:

🇺🇦 Putin and Ukraine
🇮🇷 US–Iran relations
🇵🇸 Israel–Palestine (British Mandate)

In a world of headlines, misinformation and polarised views, young people need the space to question, challenge and understand.

Our live online debates give students that platform, building critical thinking, oracy, confidence and empathy.

Join schools across the world
Engage with real-world issues
Give your students a voice

Spots are limited; sign up today here: https://parallelhistories.org.uk/school-booking-form/

19/03/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP 🚨

Tomorrow’s live school debates on Putin and Ukraine are almost here, and this is your final opportunity to join.

Students will explore one of the most urgent and contested conflicts of our time, building critical thinking, oracy and confidence through real debate.

Don’t miss out.
Give your students a platform to question, challenge and understand.

⏳ Sign up now before it’s too late: https://parallelhistories.org.uk/school-booking-form/