History
America's oldest ally in from the cold
The possibility of the US and France leading military action against Syria would mark another twist in a long and complex relationship. BBC News
Legacy of 1913 lockout
Was the 1913 Iris strike and lockout an heroic failure or defining moment? BBC News
In pictures: The military coup in Chile
Afro comb: The politics of hair-
Tomb of China 'female premier' found
Archaeologists discover the tomb of China's "female prime minister", Shangguan Wan'er, who was killed in a palace coup in 710 AD.
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Richard III suffered from roundworm
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Searching for the sultan's heart
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'Lost' Dambusters photos revealed
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New date for origin of ancient Egypt
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The great Cold War potato beetle battle
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WWI soldiers' wills available online
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What is Stockholm syndrome?
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CIA admits role in Iran's 1953 coup
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Churchill 'did not always inspire'
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Looking for your family hero
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Bid to examine 'King Alfred' remains
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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
Watch/Listen
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Prisoners' model of WWI town unearthed01:56
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Discovering 'lost' blues music masters03:14
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Investigating Rome's forgotten tunnels02:36
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British woman spy who fought the Nazis02:58
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Harley-Davidson's birthday homecoming01:24
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Warsaw Uprising: Footage remastered02:02
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Iconic American photographs02:54
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Medieval panels 'hacked' from church01:52
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Veteran receives WWII bravery medals01:27
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Why coins have a place in our hearts01:46
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Baseball players rekindle original game03:04
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My Germany: Four fatherlands
Arno Sonntag, a pensioner living in the former East Germany, recalls his austere life, which spanned four eras in German history. BBC News
Programmes
BBC iPlayer-
Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th-Century History for Girls
With historian Dr Lucy Worsley
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The Story of the Jews
Simon Schama explores their story from ancient times to the present day
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Who Do you Think You Are?
Nitin Ganatra wants to know why his family left Kenya when he was three years old
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Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth
Michael Scott journeys to Athens to find the roots of drama
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Robert Peston Goes Shopping
How were modern British shops born?
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Thatcher: The Downing Street Years
How did she feel about her cabinet ministers?
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Programmes in the past few days
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Programmes in the next few days
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Things To Do
RUN BY THE BBC AND PARTNERS
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FRI 20 SEP
Under 5's Friday: Doctor Doctor
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
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FRI 20 SEP
Heddles, Treadles and Dye Pots
Lavenham Guildhall - National Trust
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SAT 21 SEP
Historic River Tour of River Stort
Whoosh Explore Canoe Club
