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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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A Pilot's Story
John Sergeant tells the story of Paul Richey, a Second World War pilot
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The forgotten exodus
Remembering the thousands of Londonderry Protestants who fled the city's west bank BBC News
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The myth of Henry V
He was regarded as one of England's finest kings, but could the reality be different?
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Belief and prejudice
Explore the changing European view of the world in an animated history of maps
Programmes
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Witness
The stories of our times told by the people who were there
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The story of music
Trace the history of music from the ancient world to the modern day
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The Hundred Years War
Discover the momentous and nation-shaping war between England and France
Things To Do
RUN BY THE BBC AND PARTNERS
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WED 13 FEB
Votes for Women!
York Castle Museum
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TUE 12 FEB
Operation Nightingale: Archaeology for Recovering Soldiers
Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum
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TUE 12 FEB
Personal Memoirs of Dunkirk and Anzio
South Manchester Tactical Society