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In pictures: the glittering treasures of Tutankhamun
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Why Britain punched above its weight
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Tutankhamun unmasked: 7 intriguing truths about the pharaoh and his treasures
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8 things you (probably) didn’t know about medieval elections
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The making of the Bayeux Tapestry: who made it, how long did it take, and how has it survived?
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“Cheap men and expensive bottles”: Princess Margaret’s love affairs
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The Wall Street Crash: the day the bubble burst
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Catherine the Great: your guide to the famed Empress of Russia
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The 18th-century craze for gin
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