Between 1700 and 1900 CE, societies around the world underwent massive changes. The British Empire was growing, the first European settlers had put down roots in America and would eventually form the United States, and technology was advancing at breakneck speed. In 1700, the only way to send a message over a long distance was by letter, and this could take weeks to arrive. By the end of the 19th century, it was possible to pick up the telephone and speak to someone on the other side of the world in just a few moments.
From the Industrial Revolution to the American Revolution, explore how these developments made our modern lives possible.
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The German Empire
Explore how the unification of Germany was achieved under the Chancellor of Otto von Bismark with the formation of the German Empire in 1871.
PUBLISHED: 21st Mar 2023
Europe in the Napoleonic Era
Explore and learn about Europe during the Napoleonic rule.
PUBLISHED: 21st Feb 2023
The French Revolution
Explore this scene to learn about the causes and consequences of The French Revolution!
PUBLISHED: 21st Feb 2023
Cook’s Voyage – Mapping Australia
Travel on the Endeavour with James Cook and explore Australia!
PUBLISHED: 24th Jan 2023
Beethoven
Explore the Burgtheatre, Vienna and learn about Beethoven and his music.
PUBLISHED: 15th Nov 2022
Bach
Tour the streets of Cohen, Germany and learn about Bach and his music.
PUBLISHED: 15th Nov 2022
Mozart
Visit an 18th Century music hall and learn about Mozart and his music.
PUBLISHED: 1st Nov 2022
An Overview of The British Empire
Travel through the map and learn how the British Empire expanded and ended.
PUBLISHED: 12th Jul 2022
Abolition of Slavery in Britain
Investigate William Wilberforce’s house and learn about the abolishment of slavery.
PUBLISHED: 14th Jun 2022
Trail of Tears
Explore the land West of the Mississippi river and learn about the relationship between the Plains Indians and Mormons during the 19th Century.
PUBLISHED: 17th May 2022
The Plains Indians Ways of Life
Explore the North American Great Plains and learn about the Plains Indians’ way of life.
PUBLISHED: 17th May 2022
The Northern Renaissance
Investigate a workshop in Florence, Italy and learn about art of the Renaissance period.
PUBLISHED: 17th May 2022
The Indian Wars
Explore the museum and learn about the four key battles from the Indian Wars.
PUBLISHED: 17th May 2022
Early Settlers in the West
Journey to the Great Salt Lake and experience what life was like for some of the early settlers of North America.
PUBLISHED: 9th May 2022
American Railroads
Travel through time along the train tracks and learn the history of the American railroads.
PUBLISHED: 17th Aug 2021
Gold Rush
Visit Sierra Nevada, California and learn about the discovery of gold and key events of the American Gold Rush.
PUBLISHED: 6th Aug 2021
American Civil War
Explore the battlefield and learn about key events of the American Civil War.
PUBLISHED: 6th Aug 2021
Declaration of Independence
Walk through the grounds of Pennsylvania State House and learn about the Declaration of Independence.
PUBLISHED: 5th Aug 2021
Lewis and Clark
Travel through the land surrounding the Mississippi River and learn about the journey of explorers Lewis and Clark.
PUBLISHED: 2nd Aug 2021
Christopher Columbus
Climb aboard Christopher Columbus’ ship, the Santa Maria, and learn about his journey across the Atlantic.
PUBLISHED: 13th May 202112
