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Atlantis: Deciphering The Truth
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Owain Glyndwr and The Welsh Revolt
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From a plague in Athens during the Peloponnesian War in 430 BCE, to another in 540 that wiped out...
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A Short History of Scotland and England's Union
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Kings and Queens: Villains, Heroes and Rulers
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Central Park: What Lies Beneath
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Rogue Heroes: Veteran of the SAS
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For centuries, the pub has played a central role in our lives and communities. Throughout...
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The Budget: Britain's Financial Crisis Explained
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