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Reshaping narratives, repatriation and Richard III : 25 lessons we've learnt from history in the last 25 years. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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My history heroPauline Black chooses Billie Holiday. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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History TV and radio in the UK: what's on our screens this week?

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Ancient tips for health and happiness. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Thomas Aquinas: life of the week. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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