Ancient History

Head of Department: 

Mr. Sam Symonds-Keates 

Department aims: 

Our vision is to foster a love of History and impart an understanding of the importance of the past. We aim to develop learners who are able to use their contextual knowledge to understand and make judgements about current and future issues. Students will be equipped with  transferable skills, such as critical thinking, effective communication, resilience and creativity. 

For more information regarding topics covered in Ancient History, please see the curriculum information and Learning Journeys linked below

Reading List:

Foundation of Rome

• Visitor's Guide to Ancient Rome - Visitor Guides, by Lesley Sims
• Rubicon, by Tom Holland

Cleopatra & Rome

• Egypt Magnified, by David Long
• Adventures in Time: Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, by Dominic Sandbrook
• Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Mythology for Kids, by Morgan E Moroney

Persian Empire

• The Hemlock Cup, by Bethany Hughes
• Persian Fire, by Tom Holland

Alexander the Great

• Alexander the Great, by Jane Bingham
• Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great, by Dominic Sandbrook
• Visitor's Guide to Ancient Greece, by Lesley Sims