History's greatest mysteries
To celebrate BBC History Magazine’s 20th birthday in 2020, we asked 20 experts to nominate a historical enigma that they’d dearly love to see solved. Later, we released a series of podcasts that explored the enduring mysteries that continue to fascinate. Explore the episodes below…
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MembershipaudioHistory’s greatest mysteriesWhat caused the medieval ‘dancing plague’?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioHistory's greatest mysteriesWhy did Mao’s chosen successor flee China?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioHistory’s greatest mysteriesWas the Trojan War fact or fiction?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioHistory’s greatest mysteriesWhat happened to the Roman Ninth Legion?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioHistory's greatest mysteriesAgatha Christie disappears. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioHistory's greatest mysteriesThe Princes in the Tower. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioHistory’s greatest mysteriesStonehenge. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioHistory’s greatest mysteriesThe fate of Jesus's body. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioHistory’s greatest mysteriesThe lost colony of Roanoke Island. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioHistory’s greatest mysteriesThe Voynich Manuscript. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.