Horrible Histories has been unveiled in a virtual world created for Scholastic using an entirely new technology created by Huzutech.

In the Horrible Histories World, visitors can explore some of the most gory periods in history, including ‘Ruthless Romans’, ‘Awful Egyptians’, ‘Terrible Tudors’, ‘Measly Middle Ages’, and ‘Perilous Pirates’.

Huzutech enables the creation of persistent online worlds, in which hundreds of players can compete, collaborate and play, all within their regular web browser - across all new platforms, including tablets, iPads, mobile devices and netbooks - with deep integrated links into each user’s social networks.

Lisa Edwards, publishing and commercial director of Scholastic Children's Books, said: “Huzutech’s advanced technology and understanding of the new social gaming sector has helped us to create an entirely new experience for Horrible Histories readers and viewers.

“The new virtual world enables us to explore the full marketing and commercial potential of an innovative and exciting new chapter for the Horrible Histories brand.”