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British history
Centuries of conflict forged the largest empire
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Ancient history
The ancient world was a challenging place
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Family history
Take a fascinating journey into your past
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History for kids
Enter ancient worlds and meet famous people
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A-Z index
Your at-a-glance guide to BBC History Online
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World wars
In depth: The World Wars and the Cold War
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Historic figures
Biographies including Hitler and Elizabeth I
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On this day
Look back at significant days in history
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Victorians
Industrial revolution powered Britain to global pre-eminence and initiated social reform
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China: As History Is My Witness
What ten great lives from Chinese history reveal about China today
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Family History
Take a fascinating journey into your family's past
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Westminster Abbey
A collection of paintings showing the history of this iconic building
Programmes
BBC iPlayer-
The Industrial Revolution
One of the most extraordinary periods in British history
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Tankies
The story of six men from the Fifth Royal Tank Regiment
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In the Highest Tradition
1989 series which delves into the world of British military tradition
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Watching Ourselves
Celebrating 60 years of television in Scotland
Things To Do
RUN BY THE BBC AND PARTNERS
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THU 21 FEB
Must Farm and the First Settlement of the Fens
Vivacity Peterborough Culture and Leisure
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WED 16 JAN
Building and Place Workshop
Nottingham Central Library
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WED 16 JAN
The Printing Gallery
Bradford Industrial Museum