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Roger Mortimer: king of folly

Episode 5

In 1323, Roger Mortimer pulled off an audacious escape from the Tower of London before ejecting Edward II from the English throne. But, as today’s lo…

3 years ago

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Britain’s love affair with the NHS

Episode 4

Since its faltering launch in 1948, the National Health Service has become a cherished part of British society. In today’s long read – written by his…

3 years, 1 month ago

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The original rogue heroes of the SAS

Episode 3

In today’s long read, we’re bringing you a story of extravagant lies, homemade bombs and adrenaline-pumped commandos, as historian Joshua Levine char…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Ramesses II: the greatest pharaoh?

Episode 1

Ramesses II was a genius in the art of self-promotion. Epic palaces, jaw dropping temples and sycophantic scribes all projected his brilliance. But, …

3 years, 1 month ago

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The forgotten history of Windrush

Episode 2

The famous voyage of HMT Empire Windrush from Jamaica to Britain 75 years ago did not come out of the blue – it was the product of a tumultuous centu…

3 years, 1 month ago

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HistoryExtra Long Reads

Take a deep dive into the past as we bring you the very best of BBC History Magazine, Britain’s bestselling history magazine. With a new episode rele…

3 years, 2 months ago

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