The men who ruled ancient Egypt
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Find out why the afterlife was so important to the ancient Egyptians
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We take an alphabetical look back at the story of Her Majesty’s life and reign
What great paintings say
We explore the enduring mystery behind Grant Wood’s American Gothic – one of the world’s most parodied works of art
Bans on women
From pints to property, we look at eight unusual bans that have been imposed on members of the ‘fairer sex’
What if… Oliver Cromwell’s son had never been named Lord Protector?
We look at what might have happened had a more capable successor been chosen to rule the English Republic
Elizabeth of York
Why was Clara Barton the ‘angel of the battlefield’?
• Q&A: YOU ASK, WE ANSWER HISTORY’S GREATEST CONUNDRUMS AND MYSTERIES SOLVED Why was Clara Barton the ‘angel of the battlefield’? • SHORT ANSWER The fact that it was NOT for founding the American Red Cross illustrates the extent of her deeds • LONG ANSWER Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881 and […]