5 Minute History Interesting things from history in about 5 minutes
The Gunpowder Plot, the attempt by thirteen young men to blow up the Houses of ...
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The History of Ferrari
Enzo Ferrari was the youngest child of Alfredo Ferrari who was a metal fabricator. He was born in Mo...
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The History of Underwear
It may surprise you to know that although the idea of wearing a layer of clothing beneath our outerw...
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The History of Science Fiction
There are a couple of problems with coming up with a short history of science fiction. The first is ...
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The History of the Submarine
[POWERPRESS] Submarines are one of the more recent military advancements, coming to prominence durin...
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The History of Chocolate
Although it has been a much-loved delicacy that seems to have been around forever, most of the world...
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The History of the Knights Templar
The Knights Templar was one of the most renowned military organisations of early-modern times, credi...
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The History of Nintendo
Today, when people think of Nintendo the first things that come to mind are consoles such as the Wii...
17th Century
18th Century
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20 October 1720 – The End of the Road for Captain Jack
‘Calico Jack’ Rackham, Anne Bonny and Mary Read are Captured. On the night of 20 ...
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9 September 1739 – Slaves Make a Bid for Freedom
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Discovery of Hawaii
England
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1 October 1553 – Mary I is Crowned
It was party time in England’s capital in the days leading up to 1 October ...
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31 August 1888 – Mary Ann Nichols becomes the first victim of Jack the Ripper
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The Gunpowder Plot
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The Corn Laws
Culture
The History of Ferrari
Enzo Ferrari was the youngest child of Alfredo Ferrari who was a metal fabricator. He ...
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The History of Underwear
It may surprise you to know that although the idea of wearing a layer of ...
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The History of Science Fiction
There are a couple of problems with coming up with a short history of science ...
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The History of Chocolate
Although it has been a much-loved delicacy that seems to have been around forever, most ...
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The History of Nintendo
Today, when people think of Nintendo the first things that come to mind are consoles ...
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31 August 1888 – Mary Ann Nichols becomes the first victim of Jack the Ripper
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The Gettysburg Address
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The Blantyre Mining Disaster
20th Century
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The History of Ferrari
Enzo Ferrari was the youngest child of Alfredo Ferrari who was a metal fabricator. He ...
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The History of the Submarine
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The History of Nintendo
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The History of the Football World Cup
Politics
22 January 1901 – The Queen is Dead
Queen Victoria spent the Christmas period in 1900 at one of her favourite retreats, Osborne ...
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1 October 1553 – Mary I is Crowned
It was party time in England’s capital in the days leading up to 1 October ...
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18 September AD 96 – Domitian is Stabbed
Disaffected aristocrats conspire to have the Roman emperor assassinated The Roman emperor Domitian had been ...
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9 September 1739 – Slaves Make a Bid for Freedom
The Stono Rebellion is the biggest revolt of its kind in British North America Twenty ...
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