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The gravity of Newton, 1727A close portrait of one 'reaching beyond human art and industry'
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[History by Numbers] Flo chartsOn Florence Nightingale's overlooked contribution to the field of medical statistics
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'Jerusalem of the North', 1835An American explorer in Kyiv
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‘Mother’s wholesome advice’, 1592No twanging at bedtime!
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Drowning, 1791'Every past incident of my life seemed to glance across my recollection…'
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Falling, 1871Top tip from the mountains: let go of your hat.
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A trip with Mrs Sillery, 1858A fare-dodging adventure in Louisiana
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'Like so many rocking chairs', 1858A slave auction in America
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A troublesome tenant, 1698How did the three wheelbarrows get broken?
Feb 3
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Two bright stars, 1658A great diarist's grief laid bare.
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The British Sex Society, 1918(And can cats use the loo?)
Jan 20
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A ragged rabblement of rakehells, 1566Guard your horses!
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On the road to Canandaigua, 1794, cont'd
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Want to buy a rhino? (1684)
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'Jerusalem of the North', 1835
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Encounters on the road to Candandaigua, 1794
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Histories

Histories

Regular stories from the hidden corners of history, in the words of those who were there. Paying subscribers also receive the History by Numbers series.
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Regular stories from the hidden corners of history, in the words of those who were there. Paying subscribers also receive the History by Numbers series.

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