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Medieval popes: everything you wanted to know

Who were some of the most influential popes of the Middle Ages? What did you have to do to earn...

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A history of song: from Schumann to Sting

Songs can trigger a range of emotions in their listeners: intense joy, sadness or even disgust....

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Boston Tea Party | 4. The crackdown

The consequences of the protest are vital in understanding the role of the Boston Tea Party in...

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Aztec warfare

Why did warfare play such a pivotal role in Aztec society? How could claiming captives benefit a...

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History Behind the Headlines: Elections, ‘panda diplomacy’ and the word of the year

The latest instalment of our monthly sees Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter look back at the history...

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How spies shaped the modern world

How did British agents bug German PoWs during the Second World War? What qualities do you need to...

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The Habsburgs: everything you wanted to know

The Habsburgs were one of Europe's most formidable – and durable – dynasties, ruling over swathes...

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The medieval Welsh Marches: identity on the frontier

The medieval Welsh Marches are often seen as a hotly contested border territory between Wales and...

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Boston Tea Party | 3. The destruction of the tea

The destruction of more than 46 tonnes of tea on the evening of 16 December 1773 is an event that...

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Sherlock Holmes: the real history that inspired the detective stories

Sherlock Holmes is arguably the most famous fictional detective of all time. The resident of 221B...

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Life of the week: Queen Victoria

What picture comes to mind when you think of Queen Victoria? For many, it will be a grieving...

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Merry Christmas from the HistoryExtra podcast

As a Christmas present from us, we're sharing an exclusive sneak peek into what 2024 has in store...

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Druids: everything you wanted to know

Were druids the wise, kindly and benevolent figures of ancient societies, or bloodthirsty,...

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Bannockburn: Robert the Bruce’s greatest victory

Robert the Bruce’s landmark victory over the English at the battle of Bannockburn has secured his...

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Boston Tea Party | 2. The Sons of Liberty

The Boston Tea Party is often invoked as a symbol of non-violent protest, but how true is that...

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Amazing Grace: a story of salvation and slavery

John Newton was a slave-ship captain in the 18th century. However, he was also a devout Christian...

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Life of the week: Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart broke record after record in 20th-century aviation, being the first woman to fly...

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Nazi Germany: the myth of the innocent bystander

In 1945, after defeat in the Second World War, many Germans claimed to have known nothing about...

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1970s Britain: everything you wanted to know

1970s Britain has gained a reputation for being fairly bleak, filled with strikes and economic...

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Caesar | 4. Honourable men

In episode four of our new series on Julius Caesar’s rise and fall, we come face-to-face with the...

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