The Sea Peoples are a mysterious group from the late Bronze Age that some have blamed for the collapse of many ancient communities, but is that fair?
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All About History preview: Greek myths and monsters, Hammer Horror, Portugal’s corpse queen
Plus Japan’s sword saint, the real Troy, the history of the CIA, medieval battlefield medicine and much more!
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“The idea is to be authentic” – How a passion for history informs the Assassin’s Creed series
Ubisoft’s resident historian, Thierry Noël, talks to us about capturing the small details, historical accuracy and bringing more of the past to life in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
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“You can’t beat Edward II, really, can you?” – Charlie Higson on being a history fan, Chalke Festival and the gruesome deaths of British Royals
Comedian and author Higson discusses his love of history and his many exciting history projects
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What if the Bolshevik Revolution had failed? – Episode 6 of Almost History out now
Sixth episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
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All About History preview: Battle for America, history of Lego, slavery in Rome
Plus forgotten female dragon slayers, regency fashion, the Viking battle for Scotland and much more!
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What happened to the Jules Rimet World Cup trophy?
The original World Cup was stolen twice… and may never be found again
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“They took Henry VIII’s court by storm through their brilliance, ambition and larger than life personalities” – Tracy Borman discusses the Boleyn family
Anne Boleyn and her notorious relatives have dominated the history books, often portrayed as opportunistic schemers who would do anything to get closer to the Crown. But was this the case? Tracy Borman, historian and author of the bestselling novel The House of Boleyn, explains who the Boleyns really were…
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“Mitchell excelled in leadership, recognising talent and embrace technology. Above all he was a superb engineer” – Q&A with Paul Beaver on R J Mitchell, the father of the Spitfire.
The story of the British engineer who helped create one of the most famous aircraft of all time…
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Were drones used on D-Day? And 9 more things you didn’t know about Operation Overlord
Fascinating facts about the beach landings of 6 June 1944
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What if the US dropped the atomic bomb in Korea? – Episode 5 of Almost History out now
Fifth episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
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“There’s all sorts of ways to engage with the past”: An Interview with Greg Jenner
Public historian and star of the hit BBC podcast You’re Dead To Me, Greg Jenner talks at York’s Eboracum Roman Festival about his children’s books, his career, the importance of history and the significance of York as a historic city
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What if America lost the Revolutionary War ? – Episode 4 of Almost History out now
Fourth episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
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What was the Mutiny on the Bounty?
How a British Royal Navy crew turned on Captain William Bligh and how he and his allies survived their journey to safety
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All About History preview: The age of alchemy, Marilyn Monroe at 100, Mussolini and the World Cup
Plus life as a POW in Colditz, what if 9/11 had been stopped, Elizabeth II’s fashion and much more!
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What if Carthage had defeated the Romans? – Episode 3 of Almost History out now
Third episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
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What if D-Day had failed? – Episode 2 of Almost History out now!
Second episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
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How did Eleanor of Aquitaine’s crusade unravel her marriage to Louis VII?
Eleanor was repeatedly blamed for failures in the Second Crusade, while chroniclers suspected she was having an affair with her uncle
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What if Henry VIII had died young? – Episode 1 of Almost History out now!
Debut episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
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