A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome
Welcome to the world of Lucius Popidius Secundus, a 17-year old living in Rome in 73 AD. His life is a typical one of arranged marriages, coming-of-age festivals, and communal baths. Take a look at this exquisitely detailed lesson on life of a typical Roman teenager...What is Active Citizens?
Are you interested in making changes in your community? We believe things can happen when people connect and work together. Active Citizens brings people together to share ideas and learn from each other. Find out more about the Active Citizens programme and see how...Cloudy climate change: How clouds affect Earth’s temperature
As the Earth’s surface temperature gradually rises, it has become vital for us to predict the rate of this increase with as much precision as possible. In order to do that, scientists need to understand more about aerosols and clouds. Jasper Kirkby details an...The Fairness Story
Looking for something to take part in? How about the Fairness Debate? The thought-provoking ‘test’ can be used to generate chat over a cup of fairtrade coffeee or in the classroom. Give it a go – we came out as 93% fair. Wow, the Great British...Read more“I call on all governments to take action to end all forms of violence against girls in all parts of the world. Together, we must create a world where violence against women and girls is never tolerated and girls are always empowered to reach their full potential.”
– Ban Ki-moon