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Emmeline Pankhurst's former Manchester home

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Medieval immigration: “They’re heavy drinkers, barbarous and full of guile”

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The Victorians’ surprisingly liberal attitude towards gay men

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Saladin, seen in a 12th-century portrait, led Muslim opposition to the crusaders and united much of the Middle East. (Photo by Ann Ronan Pictures/Print Collector/Getty Images)

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Richard III theme park to open near Leicester