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The Roman Republic
How did Rome go from a small, almost insignificant settlement to a superpower?
Emperor Nero
Nero is one of the most infamous leaders of Rome, but was he as bad as history suggests?
The Pirate Queen
Who was Zheng I Sao, and how did she become one of the most successful pirates ever?
John F Kennedy
In 1961,JFK became President of the USA. What challenges did he overcome to reach office?
Pyramids
The Pyramids have become a symbol of Egypt, but what mysteries might still remain inside?
William Wallace
Known as Braveheart, William Wallace is synonymous with the battle for Scottish freedom.
The Samurai
Were the Samurai elite martial artists or a self-important militia of romanticised thugs?
Beatrix Potter
How did Beatrix Potter - a shy, sheltered Victorian girl - become a literary phenomenon?
The Gunpowder Plot
The Gunpowder Plot is an epic tale of adventure and revenge but who was really behind it?
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal: arguably the greatest infrastructure project the world has ever seen
