Many people have the misconception that history lessons are boring, but they are very mistaken! With the right teacher, the historical facts can be brought to life in a fun and vivid way, firing the imagination of the students. Gone are the days of learning by rote and memorising names and dates.

One way of making the subject very interesting is by pictures as opposed to text, so the students can actually see what a Roman villa looked like or how a Viking used to dress. Colourful drawings, even 3D mock-ups of historical landscapes make this subject infinitely more interesting.

And even better, if the students can visit a museum to see real artefacts about the period they are learning about. TV too plays an important part as there are many historical based interesting documentaries hosted by famous presenters.

Another interesting way to make the students interested in history is by learning about history in the local area. They can imagine the lives of their ancestors in their home town and visit local museums to be able to imagine what life was like so many years ago.

Anything that makes a student interested in history can be a valuable learning tool. Films, quizzes, games - if it engages the student and makes them want to learn more, any method is a valid one.