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"Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived." For years, British schoolchildren have chanted the same rhyme about the cruel ends of English king Henry VIIIThe King of England from 1509 to 1547, best known for his six wives. 's wives. 

Now, some say it is time to teach British children more about world history instead. 

Simon Sebag Montefiore is a historian and an author. He thinks British children do not understand world history. 

He wants people to understand that all people are really the same. No matter where and when they were born, people are often nasty and greedyWanting much more than you need but also kind and good. 

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Montefiore thinks that if schools taught world history, students would understand why RussiaThe largest country in the world by area. It has a population of 144 million people. invaded UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. and the reasons why the deadliest war since World War TwoA global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945 and included all of the great powers. is still going on in Africa. 

Do we need a new story of the world?

Yes! British students are being let down by today's history lessons. They need to know more about the whole world. 

No! It makes sense that students growing up in Britain learn about Britain's history. There is not enough time to teach about every world event.