Not all history was horrible...or was it?

To most teachers, parents and children the Horrible Histories TV shows, books and even stage shows have been a fantastic way for children to learn and engage with history ever since the first books were published in 1993 and the first TV series aired in 2001.

Their combination of facts, stories and humour with lovely illustration have made them a mainstay of home and even school based learning and a runaway publishing success that continues to go from strength to strength.

Here we take a light-hearted look at some of the books and some of the history subjects that might inspire you and your class to take a school trip with Voyager School Travel.

Have you got a a gruesome group of students who would enjoy a school trip to Europe? Get in touch here to find out more .