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History
Tutankhamun's gold mask
History
All that past... humanity has done many things, great and shaming. History is more than a record of these events - it's a subject of passion and debate, of uncovering and unlayering.

Timewatch at Stonehenge

Stonehenge

Timewatch are currently taking part in the first dig at Stonehenge in 50 years. Follow the dig online, and share your views.

A 12th century love affair

medieval painting

Find out what historical love letters tell us about the wider medieval world in a 12th century love affair.

Strength through defeat?

British General with soldier
Can it really be the disaster of the Somme taught the British army its winning lessons?
 

What time is lunch?

A shot of the food timeline

Put your plate into historical context with our timeline.

Uncovering the lost city

Making bricks, Egyptian style

Watch extended interviews and exclusive footage of the Lost City as we go behind the scenes.

 

Taking it further

A recreation of a Civil War battle
Interested? Keen? Not sure where to go next? Why not explore our choice ways of taking it further.

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The cover of Ozone

Find out more about the Open University and our radio and TV programmes with Ozone, your free magazine.

 
 
 

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