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Agatha Christie
The “Queen of Crime”, Agatha Christie, is the best-selling novelist of all time.
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The Industrial Revolution
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The French Revolution (Part 1)
The French Revolution introduced radical new ideas to Europe. But how did it come about?
The French Revolution (Part 2)
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The Founding Fathers of the United States
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The Battle of the Somme
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The Aztecs
The Aztecs arrived into central Mexico in the 1300s. What is their real story?
Ian Fleming
Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. What is his real story?
The Korean War
The Korean War led to 2.5 million deaths, and almost a third world war. What is the story?
Polynesian Exploration
The Polynesian exploration has been compared to missions into space. What's the story?
The Great Wall of China
Built over 2,000 years, China's great wall has been the subject of legend for centuries.
Mahatma Gandhi
How did a shy schoolboy turn into one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century?
Martin Luther King Junior
A pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. What's Martin Luther King's legacy?
Mount Rushmore
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The Taj Mahal
The ‘Crown of the Palace’. The Taj Mahal is a wonder, visited by millions every year
The Dambusters
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The First Persian Empire
For over 200 years the First Persian Empire ruled over a vast expanse across 3 continents
Princess Diana
Princess Diana. How should we the ‘People’s Princess’ today?
Dr David Livingstone
Dr Livingstone was an adventurer, doctor, and Christian missionary. What's his story?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart defined the course of classical music, and his name still sells out concert halls.
