Eugene Byrne

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Croydon Aerodome, pictured in 1926. Two years earlier, Matthews’ threat to sell his ‘Death Ray’ to a French party had sparked a dash to this airfield by investors determined to stop him. (Photo by Getty Images)

Amazing lives Harry Grindell Matthews: the strangely inventive mind behind the aerophone and Death Ray . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

The Crystal Palace burns down in December 1936

Q&A The Crystal Palace was constructed of iron and glass – so how and why did it burn down?

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A family watching television in their home, circa 1955.

Quiz How well do you know the history behind everyday inventions? . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Gravestones displaying the names of pets

Pet cemeteries: where have beloved animals been laid to rest through the centuries? . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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JFK's funeral procession

From Becket to The Beatles: 8 deaths that shook the nation . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Edward I of England. (Photo by Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Quiz Medieval royal succession . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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A portrait of William Shakespeare

History quiz – language and literature . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Gaol fever illustration.

Q&A What is gaol fever and how was it caused and spread?