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3rd to 9th November

A break with Rome, a night of racist violence and uncovering 3000 year old treasure. Radio 4 discovers fascinating stories from the past.

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

This week: 3rd to 9th November

3rd November1534 - English parliament passes the Act of Supremacy
9th November 1938 - Kristallnacht
4th November 1922 - Discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb

Presented by Jane Steel and Ron Brown

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