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Everything you wanted to know about Roman Britain – but were afraid to ask

How long were the Romans in Britain? How did they make their mark? And why did they leave? Dr Miles Russell tackles the key questions about the period, as well as queries submitted by our readers…

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A brief guide to VE Day

On 8 May 1945, millions of people rejoiced in the news that Germany had surrendered: after nearly six years, the war in Europe was finally over. As we mark VE Day's 75th anniversary, historian Keith Lowe brings you the facts about this momentous day in history…

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Postcards from the past: Enter our exciting lockdown competition

If you're aged between 6 and 13, BBC History Revealed would love you to write a postcard, pretending that you are a historical character living in a historical lockdown...

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What was a drunkard's cloak used for?

What was a drunkard's cloak – also known as the 'Newcastle cloak' – used for? And who would be made to wear one? We investigate the truth behind the humiliating punishment that would see people paraded through the streets wearing a barrel...

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WW2 podcasts: 9 top episodes about the Second World War

What have you always wanted to know about WW2? We've hosted many historians on the HistoryExtra podcast, with discussions ranging from the origins of the global conflict to the big questions of the Holocaust. BBC History Magazine editor Rob Attar selects 9 podcasts from the archive that you can listen to for free right now

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When did Cleopatra die? And what's known about who killed her?

Cleopatra, last of the Egyptian pharaohs, had a history of staking the fortunes of her nation on Roman men. Firstly, she plumped for Julius Caesar and then, following his assassination, his staunch supporter Mark Antony. Together, they tried to block military leader Octavian's path to power. Read more about their struggle…

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PODCASTS: Britain at War | Northumbrians | Medieval globetrotters

In our latest podcasts: Valerie Hansen surveys the surprisingly globalised world of a millennium ago; Dan Jackson traces the distinctive history and culture of north-east England, from ancient times to the present day; and Dan Todman discusses Britain's role in defeating the Nazis and the challenges of the postwar years 

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