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Ancient World
Boudica, the celebrated queen of the Iceni tribe who lived in what is now Norfolk, spearheaded a revolt against Britain’s Roman occupiers around AD 60. Her initial campaigns were successful, resulting in the devastation of London, Colchester and St A
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Welcome January 2024
For this, the final issue of BBC History Revealed, we’ve pulled together a host of historical conundrums and fascinating facts that may – or may not – turn you into a history genius! At the very least, you’ll be sure to impress at any New Year dinner
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Weird And Wonderful
Mary Toft, a young woman from Godalming, Surrey, caused a sensation in 1726 when she convinced a number of doctors that, after seeing a large rabbit while pregnant, she had given birth to parts of the long eared mummals. John Howard, a local surgeon

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