History of the British Isles

Learn how Scotland secured its autonomy from England in the First War of Scottish Independence between 1296 and 1328 in this quick history lesson.

Although Scotland secured its autonomy in the Second War of Scottish Independence, the country was left devastated; learn about the conflict in this lesson.

In medieval England, the Houses of York and Lancaster fought for the crown, but the Tudors rose to the throne; learn about the Wars of the Roses in this lesson

In the 16th century, England underwent a vast transformation, gaining independence from the Catholic Church and for the country during the English Reformation.

Sir Francis Drake lead a circumnavigation of the earth that was an economic and diplomatic success for England; learn the details in this history lesson.