--- title: "History Detectives! ​This afternoon, our class followed mysterious clues to uncover the past. The children then created fantastic drawings of the Ancient Kingdom of Benin. We're so impressed by their incredible investigative skills and creativity!" url: "https://staidansblackburn.co.uk/news/2026-03-11-history-detectives-this-afternoon-our-class-followed-mysterious-clues-to-uncover-the-past" school: "St. Aidan’s Primary School – A Church of England Academy" --- # History Detectives! ​This afternoon, our class followed mysterious clues to uncover the past. The children then created fantastic drawings of the Ancient Kingdom of Benin. We're so impressed by their incredible investigative skills and creativity! ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-aidan-s-primary-school/images/news/1773249135533.jpg) 11 March 2026 ### History Detectives! ​This afternoon, our class followed mysterious clues to uncover the past. The children then created fantastic drawings of the Ancient Kingdom of Benin. We're so impressed by their incredible investigative skills and creativity! 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