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HistoryExtra brings you the most exciting, extraordinary, and captivating stories from Britain's history and beyond. Find thousands of historical articles on both British and world history for all levels of knowledge and interest.HistoryExtra is the official website for BBC History Magazine, BBC History Revealed and BBC World Histories Magazine.

My life in history: jouster at the Royal Armouries

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by Andrew Deane

1h ago

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An African perspective on the history of Africa

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by Danny Bird

3h ago

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Alcatraz: everything you wanted to know

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by Elinor Evans

16h ago

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Being Black and gay in postwar Britain

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by Matt Elton

16h ago

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Battle of Britain: WW2’s greatest battles

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by Rachel Dinning

1d ago

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“Mad, bad and dangerous to know”: the scandalous life of Lord Byron

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by Lauren Good

1d ago

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Which of the following dates is closest to when these paintings were finished?

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by Charlotte Hodgman

1d ago

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What are the Cinque Ports?

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by Jonny Wilkes

2d ago

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How Kissinger transformed the Cold War

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by Matt Elton

2d ago

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“It’s rare that a television show actually changes people’s lives”: 15 years of Horrible Histories

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by Matt Elton

3d ago

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