Enhance UK History Education with Ancestors unKnown
In 2021, Ancestors unKnown was officially established as a UK social enterprise with the goal to enhance UK history education. After developing rich programmes that continue to expand in The [...]
In 2021, Ancestors unKnown was officially established as a UK social enterprise with the goal to enhance UK history education. After developing rich programmes that continue to expand in The [...]
Family history research can be a fun group activity that’s enjoyed by the entire family. Family history research is often practiced by individuals who work alone. They might speak to family [...]
Ancestors unKnown is going strong in the Netherlands, including new programmes in Amsterdam and expanding to new cities! A new school programme in partnership with ‘s-Hertogenbosch Heritage [...]
When we teach about the significance of their ancestors’ lives, students remember their own significance. And maybe they’ll aim to be the subject and hero of someone else’s history book in the future.
Genealogy research is a fun and engaging activity for young people. Let me convince you that the puzzles, mysteries and storytelling will make students want to learn more.
As educators, we must be careful about how we teach history. We should know what our students care about and if/how they connect with the subject. We can tell great stories, talk about famous [...]
When genealogy research and other untold histories are incorporated into history classes, students see themselves and their own stories represented in their education. They learn about the heroes [...]