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Henry VIII on Screen: The Historians' Verdict
9 October 2025King Henry VIII is best known for his tempestuous marriages and his penchant for cutting off people’s heads. But where does fiction meet...
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Who Was The Ultimate Tudor Traitor?
9 October 2025The Tudor court was dangerous and high stakes at the best of times, where survival could often mean betraying others.
Enter: Jane Boleyn,...
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Alexandria
7 October 2025This is the story of a city that laid the foundations for our modern world. Sitting at the intersection of East and West, Alexandria has been home...
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Odin, Asgard & the Norse Gods
7 October 2025Dr. Eleanor Janega gets chummy with the gods of Norse Mythology. She's joined by Professor Carolyne Larrington to explore Odin’s quest for...
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Inside Imperial Japan's Brothels
7 October 2025After the first licensed brothel opened in the 17th century, how was sex work thought of in Japan throughout the following centuries?
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America's Invasion of Canada
6 October 2025'Canada ought to be the 14th colony' was a view held by many American revolutionaries. In the winter of 1775, Benedict Arnold led an incredible...
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The Last Plantagenets in Tudor England
6 October 2025Direct descendants of the Plantagenets were once at the very heart of Tudor politics, yet their story is often overlooked. From Margaret Pole,...
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The Railway Murder That Shook Victorian Britain
6 October 2025It's 1864 and the height of industrialisation. The thrill of railway travel is shattered with the first murder that takes place on it.
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The Russian Revolution: What Really Happened?
6 October 2025Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia transports us to the tense atmosphere of World War One as Russia made the difficult transition from an...
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The Spanish Civil War
5 October 2025Why did Spain spiral into civil war in 1936? Today, we delve into the grinding class conflicts and ferocious political divisions that split Spain...
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Gladiators: A Day in the Life
5 October 2025The Colosseum packed with roaring crowds, the sand stained with sweat and blood. But today, you’re not watching - you’re fighting. Welcome to...
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Norse Mythology: Creation Myths
3 October 2025Across October Gone Medieval embarks on an epic journey through Norse Mythology in a new series. From the first creation myth to Ragnarok, hosts...
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