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A brief history of curling – from medieval Scotland to the Winter Olympics

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The history of Shrove Tuesday: why do we eat pancakes?

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A history of Valentine’s Day celebrations – from fertility festivals to the first cards

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The supernatural interests of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Prince Charles and Camilla: a history of their romance

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Queen Elizabeth II: 50+ surprising facts about her life and reign

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Elitism in cricket: a history

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Queen Elizabeth II: the constant face of a changing Britain

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Why we should remember… Bloody Sunday

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A short history of long-distance warfare

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Colour: a human history

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