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Medieval
Eggs, bunnies and Jesus Christ: the history and origins of Easter
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The history of St Patrick’s Day traditions – and the importance of the colour green
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Your guide to Stonehenge, plus 12 fascinating facts you might not know
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The history of Christmas crackers
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Why December 1941 was the most important month of WW2
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Your guide to King Charles II, the ‘merry monarch’
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The ancient Greeks at war: hoplites, the phalanx and the greatest battles
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Why do we say ‘Achilles Heel’?
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Was the Statue of Liberty designed specifically for the United States?
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What happened to Katherine Parr’s daughter, Mary Seymour, after her mother’s death?
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From Hollywood to war heroes: 10 Olympians who were more famous outside sport
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