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General History

The big question Why did the west dominate history for so long?

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Q&A Why are kissing gates so called and what is their significance as entrances to graveyards?

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Forgotten science: 7 of the strangest scientific theories in history

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9 of history’s best quotes

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A brief history of camouflage

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9 strange facts about the history of apples

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Q&A How old is bathing?

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How to be a successful monarch

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From loincloths to corsets: a brief history of underwear with Horrible Histories’ Greg Jenner

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Which century saw the most change?

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Complex Crimea: the history behind the relationship between Russia and Ukraine over Crimea

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What is the origin of the phrase ‘Dutch Courage’?

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Q&A Q&A: Have twins ever been in line for the throne?

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Who started the enslavement of Africans in the Americas?