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Bear fat, false rumps and arsenic makeup: 7 of the most bizarre beauty trends from the past. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Why Schindler’s List remains relevant decades on

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Who owns Greenland? Why the island's history is more complicated than you think

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Sarah Biffin: the brilliant artist who found fame and royal favour – despite having no arms or legs. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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