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Archaeologists unearth ancient barn with steam room and plunge pool
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The opening of Tutankhamun’s tomb 100 years on
feature This month marks a century since Tutankhamun’s tomb was opened for the first time in three millennia
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Who are the shortest-serving world leaders?
feature Liz Truss will have served for 50 days as PM when she hands over to Rishi Sunak
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The battle of Bamber Bridge
In Depth The new Railway Children film draws on a forgotten wartime episode: a skirmish between black and white US soldiers in Lancashire
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How Britain put an end to mass shootings
In Depth Legislation passed after 1996 Dunblane massacre changed UK gun law for ever
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The British Empire’s policies still at play in the UK
feature Policies rooted in imperialism policies influence today’s tax and trade systems and even the wine we drink
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What is the definition of genocide?
In Depth Russia accused of mass civilian killings in areas surrounding Kyiv
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Vladimir Putin’s narrative of Russian victimhood examined
feature Russian president has repeatedly pointed to his country’s history to justify Ukraine invasion
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The hidden gems in Historic England’s 100-year-old photo archive
In the Spotlight New online library features 400,000 ‘bird’s eye views’ of the country dating back to 1919
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What happened to Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance ship?
Speed Read Scientists on the SA Agulhas II have found the famous wreck almost perfectly preserved
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The St Patrick’s Day myths and legends busted
In Depth Drinking and parades may now be holiday staples, but neither tradition hails from old Ireland
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How is St Patrick’s Day celebrated?
In Depth Raise a pint on 17 March to the annual Irish festival
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Jewish businessman identified as ‘prime suspect’ in Anne Frank betrayal
feature Documentary alleges Arnold van den Bergh gave up diarist and her family to Nazis
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What the 1921 census reveals about life in England and Wales
In the Spotlight The details of 38 million people in 8.5 million households from a century ago are now available online
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