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Alice Roberts heads to East England to uncover archaeological finds, including a sacred Roman mosaic depicting the Trojan War. Dr Alice Roberts investigates British archaeology and reveals the ...

The history behind the hideouts of some of Europe's most famous dictators is fascinating. Read on to find out more.

On 11th November 1918, the fighting on World War I’s Western Front ceased after the signing of an armistice between the Allies and Germany. We now commemorate this date each year as Remembrance Day.

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