History - Eduqas

Presenters Alice Loxton and Anouska Lewis dive a little deeper into Elizabeth I exploring key events, people and concepts.

Presenters Datshiane Navanayagam and Katie Charlwood share hints and tips that will help you with the skills needed for your GCSE History exam.

In this series, podcast presenters Datshiane Navanayagam and Katie Charlwood guide you through the history of 20th century Germany.

Presenters Datshiane Navanayagam and Katie Charlwood guide you through the history of the Cold War and Vietnam.

Presenters Datshiane Navanayagam and Katie Charlwood guide you through the history of the USA in the 20th century.

Presenters Datshiane Navanayagam and Katie Charlwood guide you through the history of the British Empire.

There are many reasons why people commit crime. Some of these causes have always existed, such as greed, poverty and economic distress. Other causes of crime have changed since around AD 500. What have been the main causes of crime over time?

Some crimes have always existed while others are particular to certain periods in history. How has the nature of criminal activity differed and changed over time?

Before the 19th century, there were no state-funded police forces. In modern times, we now have police forces in every part of the country. How has the responsibility for enforcing law and order changed over time?

The methods of combatting crime have changed over time. Some methods have proved more effective than others. These methods have changed and adapted in response to crime and crime rates.

Attitudes towards punishments have changed over time. Methods of punishment that were deemed acceptable in the past are now considered cruel or harsh. Why have attitudes to punishment changed over time?

There were harsh punishments in Saxon and medieval times, and the Tudors and Stuarts carried out capital and corporal punishment in public. Prison is now the main form of punishment. How have methods of punishment changed over time?

Some causes of disease have changed over time, while others are ever present. Medical knowledge has increased and explanations for the causes of illness and disease have changed.

The treatment of illness and disease has changed due to improvements in medical knowledge. Treatments have become increasingly successful. How have attempts to treat illness and disease changed over time?

Medical knowledge has progressed over time and has led to advances in the treatment of illness and disease. How much progress has been made in medical knowledge over the centuries?

Patient care has progressed and led to improvements in the treatment of illness and disease. How has the care of patients improved over time?

Public health and welfare have progressed over the centuries. This has led to improvements in health and life expectancy. How effective have attempts been to improve public health and welfare over time?