Author Archives: mrscanning

I know some of you have expressed a (fairly enthusiastic) liking for the (NOT Disney) film Anastasia, which if we’re looking for historical accuracy is really not a winner. However, the BBC have made a documentary that is probably more … Continue reading →

This is a really interesting article on BBC news. It is about an unfinished railway built during Stalin’s rule.  You all know how important industrialisation and railway building was throughout the course and this is a good example of the human … Continue reading →

Two of the key concepts that the examiners want to see you demonstrating understanding of are change and continuity.  This particularly comes in to the turning point in government style of questions, where you must show understanding of the distinciton between a ‘change’ … Continue reading →

A really fascinating four-part documentary about the current leader of Russia. Lots and lots of interesting parallels between both A2 courses, and well worth a watch.  Episode One is only available until Thursday in half term (16/2/2012) so catch it whilst you … Continue reading →

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00phtcz/The_Art_of_Russia_Smashing_the_Mould/ A very interesting documentary about the relationship between the Communist leadership and art, with analysis of posters and paintings.  A fascinating look into how art was influenced and used by the leaders to promote even very basic messages, for example … Continue reading →