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British history
Centuries of conflict forged the largest empire
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Ancient history
The ancient world was a challenging place
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Family history
Take a fascinating journey into your past
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History for kids
Enter ancient worlds and meet famous people
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A-Z index
Your at-a-glance guide to BBC History Online
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World wars
In depth: The World Wars and the Cold War
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Historic figures
Biographies including Hitler and Elizabeth I
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On this day
Look back at significant days in history
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Andrew Marr's History of the World
Watch the explosive series
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The Open University
Order or download your free ‘How Do They Know That?’ booklet
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The Gunpowder Plot
As told through paintings from the nation's art collection
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Poppy Day bombing
25 years ago an IRA bomb in Enniskillen killed 11
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The Egyptians
See a 4000-year-old letter showing ancient feuds
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Rationing in WWII
Discover what life was like for a housewife during the war
Programmes
BBC iPlayer-
Wartime Farm
A farm in Hampshire goes back in time to how it would have been during World War II
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Desert War
An exciting account of the war in North Africa - one of the most celebrated campaigns of WWII
Things To Do
RUN BY THE BBC AND PARTNERS
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THU 8 NOV
Knights, Dragons and Princesses
Kirkstall Abbey
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THU 8 NOV
Family History Day
Fleet Air Arm Museum
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THU 8 NOV
Lecture Lunch: The Families of Jane Austen and Gilbert White
National Trust