Thomas Beckett and WWII relived
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Fleeing nuns and sinking ships
James Kelly on early modern nuns on the run, and Patrick Bishop on the sinking of the Tirpitz....
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Jeremy Paxman considers the British empire, and Peter Thompson looks at the American Revolution....
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Homosexuals in the armed forces
Saul David talks military logistics and Stephen Bourne explores the role of homosexuals in the...
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How is history relevant to us?
Roman Krznaric explains how history can guide our lives today, while Bill Cash MP lauds the...
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David Cannadine examines the history of teaching history and Nigel Jones reveals the best methods...
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The mourning of Queen Victoria
Helen Rappaport discusses the impact of Prince Albert's death on Queen Victoria and the monarchy...
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Greek slavery, Victorian heroism and Dan Snow on cars
Paul Cartledge comments on slavery in Ancient Greece, John Price describes Victorian heroism and...
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Mystery and drama with the Romans and the Elizabethans
Miles Russell explores the mystery of the Roman Ninth Legion, Tara Hamling discusses Elizabethan...
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Where the Bosworth battle really happened and a detailed look at rationing
Glenn Foard reflects on the discovery of the true location of the Bosworth battlefield and Ina...
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Historical objects - toilets and medicines
Neil MacGregor discusses key objects in world history, Robert Hume looks at toilet designer...
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Victoria's ascension and the Third Reich
Kate Williams talks about the young Victoria's spirited struggle to become queen, Richard J Evans...
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Operation Mincemeat, medieval town life and historical advisor to 'The Duchess'
Patricia Davies recalls the brilliant deception plan Operation Mincemeat, Dr Ian Mortimer reveals...
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The holocaust in depth and a trip around the National Maritime Museum
Ben Barkow, director of the Wiener Library, talks about the study of the holocaust, Professor...
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English Radio Wednesdays 2015.09.16. Nerea Prieto
Today´s show consisted of some interesting facts from around the globe, including chocolates,...
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The Victorian cadaver trade, and lessons from the past masters
Elizabeth T Hurren explores how the bodies of paupers helped advance medical science, while...
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Edward I and maps through history
Caroline Burt explores the reputation of Edward I and Simon Garfield explains his fascination...
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Jujitsu suffragettes and the Battle of El Alamein
Jonathan Dimbleby considers a momentous Second World War clash, while Emelyne Godfrey reveals the...
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The early years of the Iron Curtain and violence on the wane
Anne Applebaum discusses her new book on Communist Eastern Europe, while Steven Pinker argues...
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