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[14th June 2011]

The Orkney Islands are a mecca for prehistoric enthusiasts. Dave Musgrove went in search of the Neolithic people whose villages, burial places and enigmatic ritual structures still survive to this day

The painful truth about rationing in the NHS

[8th June 2011]

Chris Bowlby takes a look at the history behind current governent plans to reform the NHS

Paul Nash, Event on the Downs © Government Art Collection, London; Tate London

Out and about in June

[1st June 2011]

Find out what's going on around the UK in June with our events and exhibitions page

Does it always pay to trust the cash in your pockets?

[17th May 2011]

Chris Bowlby takes a look at the history of money and the institutions that back it

Complex Crimea

[12th May 2011]

David Keys takes a look at the remarkable history behind the relationship between Russia and Ukraine over Crimea

Elizabethan drama

[6th May 2011]

Charlotte Hodgman speaks to Dr Tara Hamling about nine places linked with the evolution of Elizabethan drama during the 16th century

Sidney Nolan, Kelly, 1954. Reproduced by permission of the Trustees of the Sidne

Out and about in May

[3rd May 2011]

Find out what's going on around the UK in May with our events and exhibitions page

Out and about over the royal wedding weekend

[28th April 2011]

Find out what's going on in your area over the bank holiday weekend

Royal weddings through history

[27th April 2011]

From bridesmaids and kisses to gold and embroidery, we bring you a history of royal weddings

Out and about at Easter

[20th April 2011]

Find out what's going on around the UK over the Easter bank holiday weekend with our events and exhibitions page.

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