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History Today Podcast

History Today for the airwaves. Interviews with leading historians about their latest work, interspersed with long reads: articles specially selected from the magazine for an eclectic, fascinating and... Read more

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Medicine Woman

Medicine Woman

'Doc' Susan Anderson set out to prove that 'a woman could be a good doctor'. She did so in the most difficult surroundin... Read more

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The Crown Lost at Sea

The Crown Lost at Sea

This year marks the 900th anniversary of the worst maritime disaster suffered by the English Crown and, arguably, by Eng... Read more

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