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A colourful illustration showing crusaders storm Jerusalem using a huge siege tower

The crusade against the odds: how the First Crusade succeeded despite the obstacles . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Edward V and Richard, Duke of York, in the Tower of London as imagined in Paul Delaroche’s 1852 painting.

Philippa Langley on the Princes in the Tower: “It was clear we had to consider the possibility that they survived” . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The ex factor: why David Cameron’s return isn’t unprecedented . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Matilda of Scotland, portrayed in a 14th-century illumination. Descended from Scottish and English royalty, she was an effective queen and regent – yet is now largely forgotten. (Photo by Bridgeman)

Matilda of Scotland: the queen behind the veil . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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BBC History Magazine's 2023 Books of the Year 33 best books for history lovers

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David Mitchell on England’s monarchy . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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