Becky Hoskins studied history at the University of Bristol
History in the news
Thu, 2010-01-28 16:04
Glancing through the news this week: controversy reaches from Britain to Iran to Hollywood; historic sites become the subject of renovation and remembrance; whilst museums see a couple of new displays and one unfortunate fall.
A London Museum explores 1,000 years of science from the Muslim world.
UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day marks 65th anniversary.
Picasso painting damaged as museum visitor loses her balance.
World War Two bunker to be transformed into data centre.
Ancient tablets cause tensions between Britain and Iran.
Auschwitz blueprints go on display in Jerusalem.
Historical fiction competition launched in honour of Sir Walter Scott.
Auschwitz’s Arbeit Macht Frei sign is returned.
Historic site in Kent is granted £50,000 for makeover.
Oliver Stone stirs up trouble as he links Hitler to Western bankers.
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