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20th Century

How has the world changed during the reign of Elizabeth II?

Max Schreck took the title role in the 1922 German silent film 'Nosferatu', inspired by Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. The film enjoys a cult following. (Photo by ullstein picture / ullstein picture via Getty Images)
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“Ghoul-like beyond nightmare dream, they were the living dead”: belief in Vampires through history

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How slavery thrived in Renaissance Europe

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The history rich list: the 10 wealthiest people ever

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What was it like being a renter in Georgian London?

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A brief history of the partition of Ireland

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Stasi poets: creative writing & the Cold War

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Eurovision history: from the first competition to the story behind voting blocs

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Disabled people in Tudor times . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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