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England’s First Official Queen: Mary Tudor
Explore the story of how Mary Tudor became the first to be crowned Queen of England at Framlingham Castle in 1553.
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Butlers were key members of the Victorian household. Do you think you're up to the task of leading a staff? Find out what this varied job involved.
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Victoria Pendleton: My Day as a Jousting Knight
Double Olympic gold medalist Victoria Pendleton spends a day jousting like a medieval knight at English Heritage's Kenilworth Castle.
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The fourth round of the Biggest Quiz in History* is here and this time we've given it a festive theme. We've also given you a bit of help and thrown in some multiple choice questions... 'tis the season of goodwill after all!
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10 Ways to Experiment Like Darwin
From collecting toenail clippings to using your dinner guests as guinea pigs, experimenting like Darwin did at Down House is easier – and more disgusting – than you might have thought…
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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round Four
Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert on British history trivia? Or are you hoping to brush up on your knowledge for the family Zoom quiz? Look no further. Every week until Boxing Day, we'll release a round of questions on everything from the Bronze Age to the legacy of the Second World War... the Biggest Quiz in History* Round Four starts here.
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The Tudor (1485-1603) and Stuart (1603-1711) periods were great times for new ideas and new inventions. Find out more about how the Tudors and Stuarts shaped modern life.
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The story of the Norman Conquest – August 1066
Join the people of 1066 telling their story in just 140 characters. By August Harold must have been feeling smug; time was ticking for the Normans to sail.