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A medieval illustration showing a doctor bleeding a patient
General History

A history of medicine 14 surprising facts

Theban mural showing people plucking geese. (Photo by DEA / G Dagli Orti/De Agostini/Getty Images)
Ancient Egypt

Life in Ancient Egypt: what was it like?

A man goes into a village at night on the eve of Samhain
Medieval

What is the history behind the Celtic festival of Samhain and what does it have to do with Halloween?

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Tutankhamun’s golden funeral mask
Ancient Egypt

Your guide to Tutankhamun, plus 8 fascinating facts

An etching of a 17th-century coal merchant. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images)
Industrial revolution

Q&A Why do we say ‘get the sack’?

Elizabeth II poses for a portrait in Buckingham Palace in December 1958
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Queen Elizabeth II 50+ facts about her life and reign

An illustration depicting the Great Fire of London.
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Tudor

Henry VIII The life and rule of the Tudor king, plus 5 surprising facts

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Georgian

The American Revolution: your guide to the 18th-century war of independence

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Eggs, bunnies and Jesus Christ: the history and origins of Easter

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Medieval

The history of St Patrick’s Day traditions – and the importance of the colour green

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A brief history of International Women’s Day: what is it and why do we celebrate it?

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Medieval

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

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Stone Age

Your guide to Stonehenge, plus 12 fascinating facts you might not know

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Victorian

Q&A What is the origin and meaning of the pirate expression ‘shiver me timbers’?

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