Last week, our class visited the Royal Armouries, and it was an amazing adventure into the world of ancient warriors! We started with a self-directed gallery tour, focusing on the war sections. We explored armour and weapons used by the Ancient Greeks, Romans and Anglo-Saxons, seeing first-hand how these warriors protected themselves and fought in battle.

After the tour, we took part in two exciting workshops. The first was all about the story of Perseus and Medusa. We got to act out the myth, becoming part of the story as we explored how Perseus defeated the Gorgon and claimed her head. The second workshop was a hands-on Spartan experience. We learned how to be Spartan warriors, using wooden spears and shields and practicing battle techniques just like real soldiers!

It was fascinating to see history come to life and to experience what it might have been like to be a warrior in ancient times. We all left feeling inspired—and a little more battle-ready!