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The Blitz
From September 1940, Germany’s Luftwaffe subjected Britain to an intense bombing campaign
The Wild West
Think of the Wild West, and you’ll imagine cowboys, shootouts, bank robberies and saloons
Venice
Over the course of a thousand years, Venice helped to reshape European culture.
British Castles
For over 600 years, castles played a leading role in the story of Britain.
The Nuremberg Trial
The Nuremberg Trial dealt with the worst crimes of the Nazi regime.
The Dinosaur Rush
Why did two palaeontologists enter a bitter professional feud in the 1870s?
The Ashes
The Ashes have produced some of cricket’s most iconic moments.
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo is as much a modern icon for her personal flair as she is for her paintings.
The Brontës
Charlotte, Anne and Emily Brontë were among the most famous authors of the 19th century.
The Bayeux Tapestry
What do the tapestry's scenes of battle reveal about life and death in the Middle Ages?
