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Light in the ‘darkest hour'

Tuesday 28 May 1940 was one of the most significant days in the course...

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Shut up: Quarantine and social distancing during Tudor epidemics

How did the state react to epidemic outbreaks during the Medieval and Early Modern...

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Fifty years since the 1970 Equal Pay Act

Today marks 50 years since the 1970 Equal Pay Act received royal assent –...

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Charles II's Restoration, May 1660

Charles Stuart was restored to the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland in May...

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Podcast: Sacrifices for love

In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England to be with the...

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