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Harriet Tubman made a general 161 years after raid
Speed Read She was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war
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Two ancient cities have been discovered along the Silk Road
Under the radar The discovery changed what was known about the old trade route
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Mossad's history with explosive technology
The Explainer Infamous Israeli spy agency has not claimed responsibility for Hezbollah's exploding pagers but has 'decades-long' list of remote assassinations
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All about Zealandia, the Earth's potential 8th continent
The Explainer The secret continent went undiscovered for over 300 years
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Is British history something to be proud of?
Talking Point A sharp fall in the number of people praising our past might not be a bad thing
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How did the Second World War start?
In Depth Conflict 'not inevitable' as anniversary offers timely reminder of vital lessons for those in power today
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Stonehenge: a transformative discovery
Talking Point Neolithic people travelled much further afield than previously thought to choose the famous landmark's central altar stone
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Recently discovered skeletons reveal new details about Pompeii
Under the Radar Earthquakes — not just a volcanic eruption — may have played a role in the city's destruction
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The US presidents who decided not to run for a second term
The Explainer Joe Biden's decision to end his re-election campaign was shocking, but there's a long history of presidents who've bowed out on a chance at four more years
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Haredim: Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews now facing conscription
The Explainer Religious community pays few taxes, receives vast subsidies and has avoided military service, provoking ire of wider society
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D-Day: why the Normandy invasion was so important
The Explainer Two days of events are being held to remember historic beach landings 80 years on
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D-Day: how allies prepared military build-up of astonishing dimensions
The Explainer Eighty years ago, the Allies carried out the D-Day landings – a crucial turning point in the Second World War
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Blue plaques: Historic England's search for new local heroes
In The Spotlight Opening nominations for new iconic signs will help 'more people celebrate their heritage'
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A history of the Gentleman's Clubs of London
The Explainer The Garrick's decision to admit women has put London's 'Clubland' in the spotlight
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