Category Archives: History

Sex & Scandal in Post War Soho l The Sordid History of 1920’s London

When and why did Soho become a hedonistic hotspot, the home of sex, drugs and music? Join host of Betwixt the Sheets Kate Lister and History Hit’s Dan Snow to talk about post-WW1 London – when a dark underworld of … Continue reading →

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400-year-old Civil War Secrets Revealed at Sheffield Castle

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No Known Anglo Saxon Settlements in the Northwest

23 Feb 2025 #ingleborough #clapham #austwick 2006: “There are no known Anglo Saxon settlements in the northwest.” That was being said less than 20 years ago. As a result of pioneering archaeological excavations by a number of local groups, that … Continue reading →

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Trevor Noah About the Attitude to the Past in Germany #standup #standupcomedy

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The truth behind Soviet ghost cosmonauts #shorts #history

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Weathermen were legally wizards for 97 years

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Exposed: Professor outlines failed water privatisation project

Professor David Hall, of the Public Services International Research Unit, exposes the lie that we can’t afford public ownership of water. It is the norm in 90% of countries and it could save us billions here. […]

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Did London Have Segregation?: The London History Show

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Why This Weird Compass Was Such a Big Deal

What happens when your magnetic compass starts spinning in the wilderness? Meet William Austin Burt, who took that as a cue to invent something new. Special thanks to the Marquette Regional History Center for access to their library and solar … Continue reading →

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Did Vikings Use These Crystals To Navigate?

The Vikings were renowned navigators at a time before magnetic compasses were invented. So how’d they manage it? Their secret may have been these pretty-pointed crystals of calcite called Iceland spar, and this month’s SciShow Rocks Box subscribers will get … Continue reading →

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Eleanor Coade, Georgian Girlboss

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Did Henry VIII Really Eat Giant Turkey Legs?

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