History
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BLM: almost 100 National Trust properties linked to slavery and colonialism
Speed Read Review reveals ‘uncomfortable truths’ behind homes owned by famous figures including Winston Churchill and Rudyard Kipling
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What is Zionism?
In Depth The controversial religious and political movement re-established Israel as the central location for Jewish identity
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Archaeologists map Roman city using ‘quad bike and radar’
Speed Read New scanning system reveals ‘elaborate’ details of ancient settlement
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Chernobyl forest fire: is the public at risk?
In Depth Atmospheric radiation spikes in exclusion zone following suspected arson blaze
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Spanish flu: how not to deal with a pandemic
In Depth Coronavirus has reminded us of 1918 and the influenza that killed up to 100 million
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VE Day: how World War 2 ended
In Depth This year Europe will mark 75 years since the Allies declared victory over Germany
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Iron Age coins: how record-breaking £10m hoard was discovered
Speed Read Two amateur treasures hunters handed Guinness World Records title after unearthing pre-Christian haul on Jersey
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How the First World War began
In Depth The root of the devastating conflict is still being debated
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Why is France awarding London the Legion d’honneur?
In Depth Emmanuel Macron sparks controversy with move to commemorate the city’s help during WWII
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Pret a Manger owners make amends for Nazi past
Speed Read Reimann family to support Holocaust survivors after discovering links with Hitler
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Oval Four cleared 47 years after being framed by detective
In Depth The young black men were jailed on false theft charges
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Amazon in row over ‘disturbing’ Auschwitz Christmas ornaments
Speed Read Online retail giant sparks outrage by selling festive products depicting the Nazi death camp
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London Bridge: a history of disaster at the iconic Thames crossing
In Depth Friday’s deadly terror attack is latest in string of tragedies involving the bridge over the centuries
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Frozen ‘dog’: 18,000-year-old puppy confuses scientists
In Depth DNA sequencing has failed to determine species of the frozen animal
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