Bumper Q&A special

Discover the answers to a host of weird and wonderful historical conundrums – covering subjects as diverse as food, architecture, space travel and more.

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WWII rationing

Learn how (and why) access to meat, dairy, vegetables and other products was limited during the global conflict.

5 things you (probably) didn’t know about the history of dogs

Professor Julie-Marie Strange shares some of the most curious facts about our canine companions.

The lore of Stonehenge

Discover when, how and why the extraordinary ancient monument on Salisbury Plain was erected.

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Life hacks from history

Justin Pollard shares his top tips for looking beautiful in times gone by – from make-up to nose jobs.

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