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The House of Ramesses II: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh?
22 February 2026The name of Ramesses the Great is etched deeper into Egypt than almost any other ruler. Colossal statues moulded in his image tower over the Nile....
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Royal Siblings, Scandals and Crises
20 February 2026The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew (who denies any wrongdoing and is innocent until proven guilty), has encouraged...
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The Medici vs. Tudor Rivalry
20 February 2026Neither woman expected to rule, but Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici became two of the most powerful women in Europe.
Was their...
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Game of Thrones: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
20 February 2026Matt Lewis journeys into the world behind the latest story from the Game of Thrones universe, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, to discover how it...
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Rodeo: An All American History?
19 February 2026Roughstock, roping and risk - the sport and spectacle of rodeo has become one of the most iconic American pastimes over the last couple of...
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The Dark Truth about the Haitian Revolution
19 February 2026The Haitian Revolution is the only successful, permanent slave revolt in history, resulting in the creation of an independent state.
Haiti...
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Tudor True Crime: Lynching of the "Duke's Devil"
19 February 2026This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, violence and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
How did the mob lynching of...
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The Fall of Persia | Alexander the Great
19 February 2026Tristan Hughes and Dr Adrian Goldsworthy continue the special series on Alexander the Great, delving into the epic sieges of Tyre and Gaza in 332...
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The Peasants' Revolt
19 February 2026In 1381, after plague, famine and war had pushed England to the brink, a final blow sparked an extraordinary uprising. This episode explores the...
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Who Makes a Doll of their Ex? | History's Worst Break Ups
17 February 2026A 'bad boy' of Austrian art meets the 'loveliest girl in Vienna', what could possibly go wrong? Why did artist Oskar Kokoschka commission a life...
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Your Medieval Questions Answered
17 February 2026** Contains strong language**
What would Britain look like today if Richard III had won at Bosworth? What did medieval people sing when...
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Darkest Hours: The Kent State Shootings
16 February 2026On May 4 1970, four students were shot dead by the Ohio National Guard during a protest. What were they protesting? Why were the National Guard...
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