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The Arab traveler Ibn Fadlan wrote down his remarkable first-hand observations of Vikings in the Volga. Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Thorir Jonsson Hraundal to explore his riveting account of ritual, belief and cultural intersection: eu1.hubs.ly/H0j6JfH0 Dr Eleanor Janega

The Arab traveler Ibn Fadlan wrote down his remarkable first-hand observations of Vikings in the Volga. Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Thorir Jonsson Hraundal to explore his riveting account of ritual, belief and cultural intersection: eu1.hubs.ly/H0j6JfH0 <a href="/GoingMedieval/">Dr Eleanor Janega</a>
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How did HernƔn CortƩs overthrow the powerful Aztec kingdom in just three months? Today Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more from Professor Camilla Townsend about CortƩs, the resilience of Aztec culture and the impact of European colonisation: eu1.hubs.ly/H0j86Kp0

How did HernƔn CortƩs overthrow the powerful Aztec kingdom in just three months? Today <a href="/sixteenthCgirl/">Suzannah Lipscomb</a> finds out more from Professor Camilla Townsend about CortƩs, the resilience of Aztec culture and the impact of European colonisation: eu1.hubs.ly/H0j86Kp0
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What are the origins of one of the most iconic symbols of suffering and triumph in the Easter story? Today we explore Christ's crown of thorns and the way that faith, art, and politics intertwined to shape its story: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgN1n0

What are the origins of one of the most iconic symbols of suffering and triumph in the Easter story? Today we explore Christ's crown of thorns and the way that faith, art, and politics intertwined to shape its story: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgN1n0
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Cardinal Wolsey was Henry VIII's most trusted confidant.Ā But when Henry wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon, not even Wolsey could convince the Pope to agree. Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more about Wolsey from Prof. Glenn Richardson: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hZmBW0

Cardinal Wolsey was Henry VIII's most trusted confidant.Ā But when Henry wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon, not even Wolsey could convince the Pope to agree. <a href="/sixteenthCgirl/">Suzannah Lipscomb</a> finds out more about Wolsey from Prof. Glenn Richardson: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hZmBW0
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In today's episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega welcomes back Amy Jeffs to delve into the fascinating stories of springtime saints, particularly England's favourite St. George (and that dragon): eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgN3m0 Dr Eleanor Janega

In today's episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega welcomes back Amy Jeffs to delve into the fascinating stories of springtime saints, particularly England's favourite St. George (and that dragon): eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgN3m0 <a href="/GoingMedieval/">Dr Eleanor Janega</a>
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Unique cave art in the Caribbean sheds new light on the impact of European colonisers on the indigenous inhabitants. Today Suzannah Lipscomb and Alice Samson 🌈 explore stories of unexpected alliances and the blending of religious traditions: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgR3p0

Unique cave art in the Caribbean sheds new light on the impact of European colonisers on the indigenous inhabitants. Today <a href="/sixteenthCgirl/">Suzannah Lipscomb</a> and <a href="/samsonalice3/">Alice Samson 🌈</a> explore stories of unexpected alliances and the blending of religious traditions: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgR3p0
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The Battle of CrĆ©cy in 1346 saw an outnumbered English army under King Edward III win an unexpected and decisive victory that reshaped the Hundred Years’ War — and the future of Europe. Find out how they did it in today's episode of Gone Medieval: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgVqz0

The Battle of CrĆ©cy in 1346 saw an outnumbered English army under King Edward III win an unexpected and decisive victory that reshaped the Hundred Years’ War — and the future of Europe. Find out how they did it in today's episode of Gone Medieval: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jgVqz0
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What was life like for man's best friend in the court of Henry VIII? In today's Not Just the Tudors podcast, Suzannah Lipscomb is led by the pawprints of history by mike loades through the fascinating, fur-filled world of Tudor dogs: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jkDgC0

What was life like for man's best friend in the court of Henry VIII? In today's Not Just the Tudors podcast,  <a href="/sixteenthCgirl/">Suzannah Lipscomb</a> is led by the pawprints of history by <a href="/mikeloades/">mike loades</a> through the fascinating, fur-filled world of Tudor dogs: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jkDgC0
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The Mongols unified a vast territory leading to a unique era of stability and innovation known as the Pax Mongolica, which even included a postal system and paper money. Dr. Eleanor Janega finds out more from Dr. Jeremiah Jenne: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jJ3yp0 @goingmedieval

The Mongols unified a vast territory leading to a unique era of stability and innovation known as the Pax Mongolica, which even included a postal system and paper money. Dr. Eleanor Janega finds out more from Dr. Jeremiah Jenne: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jJ3yp0 @goingmedieval
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Sir Francis Drake has long been hailed as a national hero - but was there a darker reality of violence and exploitation? Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr. Richard Blakemore look at Drake’s voyages and uncover some forgotten brutal truths: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jJW490 Richard Blakemore

Sir Francis Drake has long been hailed as a national hero - but was there a darker reality of violence and exploitation? <a href="/sixteenthCgirl/">Suzannah Lipscomb</a> and Dr. Richard Blakemore look at Drake’s voyages and uncover some forgotten brutal truths: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jJW490 <a href="/historywomble/">Richard Blakemore</a>
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What is the true story behind Magna Carta? How in 1225 did 17-year-old King Henry III reissue this document that impacted the course of history? In today's episode, Matthew Lewis finds out more from Prof. David Carpenter: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jM4Wq0

What is the true story behind Magna Carta? How in 1225 did 17-year-old King Henry III reissue this document that impacted the course of history? In today's episode, <a href="/MattLewisAuthor/">Matthew Lewis</a> finds out more from Prof. David Carpenter:  eu1.hubs.ly/H0jM4Wq0
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Elizabethan England's relations with the Muslim world were far more extensive, and often more amicable, than we might think, finding their way into scores of plays including Othello. Today Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more from Professor Jerry Brotton: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jM2Yc0

Elizabethan England's relations with the Muslim world were far more extensive, and often more amicable, than we might think, finding their way into scores of plays including Othello. Today  <a href="/sixteenthCgirl/">Suzannah Lipscomb</a> finds out more from Professor Jerry Brotton: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jM2Yc0
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The election of the Pope has always been a blend of the sacred, the political, and the downright theatrical. In today's Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega and Jessica WƤrnberg look into the fascinating medieval origins of the Conclave: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jMhv30 Dr Eleanor Janega

The election of the Pope has always been a blend of the sacred, the political, and the downright theatrical. In today's Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega and <a href="/jessicawarnberg/">Jessica WƤrnberg</a> look into the fascinating medieval origins of the  Conclave: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jMhv30 <a href="/GoingMedieval/">Dr Eleanor Janega</a>
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When Franciscan friar Diego de Landa arrived in YucatĆ”n, his fascination with Maya culture soon twisted into fanaticism. Today Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr. Amy Fuller explore one of history’s most chilling acts of cultural destruction: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jMgww0

When Franciscan friar Diego de Landa arrived in YucatĆ”n, his fascination with Maya culture soon twisted into fanaticism. Today <a href="/sixteenthCgirl/">Suzannah Lipscomb</a> and Dr. Amy Fuller explore one of history’s most chilling acts of cultural destruction: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jMgww0
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What did people in the Middle Ages truly believe about magic and the universe? Could ancient manuscripts still hold meaning, or even danger, today? Matthew Lewis delves into the world of medieval enchantment with historian Anne Lawrence-Mathers: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jTcSC0

What did people in the Middle Ages truly believe about magic and the universe? Could ancient manuscripts still hold meaning, or even danger, today? <a href="/MattLewisAuthor/">Matthew Lewis</a> delves into the world of medieval enchantment with historian Anne Lawrence-Mathers: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jTcSC0
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Was Ivar the Boneless really a son of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok? How did he get his not very fearsome name? Dr. Eleanor Janega and Prof. Clare Downham try to uncover the truth behind one of the most fearsome figures in Norse history: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jTkMF0 Dr Eleanor Janega

Was Ivar the Boneless really a son of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok? How did he get his not very fearsome name? Dr. Eleanor Janega and Prof. Clare Downham try to uncover the truth behind one of the most fearsome figures in Norse history: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jTkMF0 <a href="/GoingMedieval/">Dr Eleanor Janega</a>
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Behind the settings of Assassin's Creed, there’s a wealth of real-life historical information. šŸ“š On History HitšŸ’„ and Ubisoft’s Echoes of History, Matthew Lewis uncovers how the past is brought to life in this award-winning game. apple.co/EchoesOfHistory

Behind the settings of <a href="/assassinscreed/">Assassin's Creed</a>, there’s a wealth of real-life historical information. šŸ“š

On <a href="/HistoryHit/">History HitšŸ’„</a> and <a href="/Ubisoft/">Ubisoft</a>’s Echoes of History, <a href="/MattLewisAuthor/">Matthew Lewis</a> uncovers how the past is brought to life in this award-winning game.

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The HMS Warspite was a warship that served for 30 years and saw action in both World War One and World War Two, gaining the nickname "Grand Old Lady" Join History Hit’s Dan Snow on Sunday 18th May for @worldofwarships event - The Longest Night of Museums—a live-streamed event

The HMS Warspite was a warship that served for 30 years and saw action in both World War One and World War Two, gaining the nickname "Grand Old Lady"

Join History Hit’s Dan Snow on Sunday 18th May for @worldofwarships event - The Longest Night of Museums—a live-streamed event
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NEW DOCUMENTARY: THE HISTORY OF FLIGHT šŸšØāœˆļø Is now live on the @historyhit YouTube channel! If you're interested in the Wright Brothers or the Rise and Fall of Concorde - this film is for you! youtu.be/g3wDuukDjxY?si… #flight #historyofflight #Concorde

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I EXPLORE INFAMOUS AND ABANDONED N*ZI SITES OF WW2 IN BERLIN šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ Watch my latest documentary on the History HitšŸ’„ YouTube channel! youtu.be/KSxHUF_YRJU?si…