Thanksgiving: everything you wanted to know

Thanksgiving: everything you wanted to know

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Gods and monsters: the hidden stories of the Odyssey

Twenty years away from home: 10 of them spent fighting a war, and 10 more spent battling monsters, gods and his own worst instincts. In the second episode of HistoryExtra's four-part series on the Odyssey, Kev Lochun and classicist Daisy Dunn explore Odysseus's greatest adventure ...  Show more

Preview: Was Elizabeth I one of history’s greatest leaders?

From her defeat of the Spanish Armada to her iconic portraiture and status as the ‘Virgin Queen’, Elizabeth I is one of the past’s most famous figures – but what made her such an effective leader? Today on the HistoryExtra podcast, we’re bringing you a taste of our new series, Hi ...  Show more

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