Some students think that history is one of the less exciting subjects to study at school, but there are many strange and funny events that are left out of the curriculum. Here is a collection of historical events that show the stranger side of our ancestors. Some will have you scratching your head, while others may make you laugh.
Most of these events didn't have a major impact on history but reveal that our ancestors were not much different from us.
What people are saying about the Pocket History SeriesGoodreadsConcise, well written, and interesting. What more can you ask for?
Online PostFive-star reading for teenagers and also younger children.
Yorkshire Standard (reviewer: Justin Lang)The Pocket History Series is essential reading for children who are interested in our heritage.
These are ideal books for discovering the joys of reading and also becoming reading buddies with mum or dad.