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Ian Fleming's Commandos
25 November 2024Amid the chilling tension of the Cold War, Ian Fleming captured readers with his character James Bond, whose missions were based on his...
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English Village Sacrificed to Plague (Part 2)
24 November 2024(Part 2/2) They could've run, but they stayed. In 1665 plague arrived in the idyllic English village of Eyam. What followed was a story of...
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Tower of Babel
24 November 2024The Tower of Babel story is iconic. Featured in the Book of Genesis, it explains how different languages came to be across the world. But what are...
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A Voice for Richard III
22 November 2024Recreating Richard III's Voice: A Journey Through Time
Join us as we dive into the fascinating project of reconstructing the voice of King...
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Anne Boleyn | Secret Lives of the Six Wives
22 November 2024How did Anne Boleyn go from being a commoner to being the Queen of England?
As soon as she arrived in the Tudor court she stood out from the...
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36:48
A History of Escaping from Alcatraz Prison
22 November 2024Alcatraz was the jewel in the crown of America's prison system. The wind-swept island fortress was the final stop for the nation's most dangerous...
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President Warren G. Harding: Scandals, Affairs & Cabinet Selections
21 November 2024Despite dying as one of the most popular presidents in history, the 29th Commander-in-Chief has been consistently ranked one of the worst of the...
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Ice Age America
21 November 2024A group of hunter-gatherers encounter diverse habitats full of creatures they’ve never seen before. A land of opportunity, but also...
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Ghosts of the Deep South
21 November 2024The Deep South is a haunted landscape where dark tourism thrives, supplying spine-tingling thrills to eager visitors. But is there a darker truth...
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Practical Magic: Spells, Prayers & Cunning Folk
21 November 2024Long before witch trials, magic was the domain of ‘cunning folk’ who were part of the fabric of medieval and early modern life. Their...
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Gladiator Women of Ancient Rome
19 November 2024Evidence shows us that women gladiators fought in front of baying crowds in Ancient Rome.
Who were these women? How would these fights have...
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Joan of Arc's Signature & Other Medieval Marvels
19 November 2024Dr. Eleanor Janega can hardly contain her excitement. She’s just seen Joan of Arc’s actual signature on show in the Medieval Women: In Their...
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