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Medieval
Medieval misconceptions: 12 myths about life in the Middle Ages – busted
20th Century
Fairies, rabbit births and an ‘ancient’ tiara: what are the greatest historical hoaxes?
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The woman who gave birth to rabbits
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General Modern
10 top cats in history
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The quest for the Loch Ness Monster
Victorian
Q&A
Did salesmen really sell snake oil?
20th Century
5 facts about the Loch Ness Monster
Medieval
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When did the leopards on the royal arms of England become the lions depicted today?
General Modern
8 of the best dogs in history
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The pigeons’ war on Hitler
First World War
Sergeant Stubby of the First World War: the heroic story of America’s most decorated war dog
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5 strange causes of death in the medieval period
General Modern
Animals at war: 12 amazing pictures
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In pictures: fairytales through history
Roman
6 things you (probably) didn’t know about animals in ancient Rome
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