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Everything you need to know about the Holy Roman Empire
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Did Sir Walter Ralegh really lay down his cloak for Elizabeth I?
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A brief history of extremism – from ancient Rome to al Qaeda
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‘God Save The Queen’: how old is the British national anthem?
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Why is Hitler’s Ardennes campaign called the battle of the Bulge?
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What is trepanning?
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From King Alfred to Jane Austen: a historical tour of Winchester
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Have nuclear weapons helped to maintain global peace?
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The Zinoviev Letter conspiracy
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From Walpole to Boris: a brief history of Eton College and the 20 prime ministers it has produced
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When was the Venus de Milo found?
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