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How did Spanish Flu get its name? When did our ancestors start using toilet paper? Why did the famous Crystal Palace burn down? And where was the WW1 Armistice signed? Here, your most burning questions about history are answered by historians and experts…
Who were 'Stella' and 'Fanny'?
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Ancient Egyptian family trees: are present-day Egyptians the descendants of the ancient Egyptians who built the pyramids?
Q&AWhy do we say throw down the gauntlet?
It is claimed that the Pilgrim Fathers set sail from Plymouth but I’ve also heard that they started in Boston, Lincolnshire. Which is correct?
Q&AWhy are kissing gates so called and what is their significance as entrances to graveyards?
Who was the first ever teenage heartthrob?
Q&AHow and when did the medieval period get its name?
Q&AQ&A: Why is Portugal known as Britain’s oldest ally?
Did women revolt in Europe?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
What are the historical origins of darts?
Q&AHow old is the pencil?
Q&AHow big was Henry VIII’s codpiece?
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What caused the First World War?
Q&AWho invented the electric chair?
Q&AWhen was the first strike?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Q&AHow did doctors treat leprosy?
Q&AIs Boudica buried at Platform 9¾?
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