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Why did NORAD begin tracking Santa Claus in the Cold War?
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“Superbly written” story of women’s experiences of slavery wins the 2022 Cundill History Prize
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Sportswashing: a historical perspective on a current trend
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All Quiet On The Western Front
Why its lessons still matter today
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Writing the history of the modern monarchy
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How did the world change during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign?
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Free-spirited drama or fake news? How
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Are period dramas damaging history?
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Where is
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Queen Elizabeth’s relationships with US presidents
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In a nutshell
The history of the SAS
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