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  1. Culloden - History of Smoking

    Vanessa Collingridge explores the history of smoking.

  2. “Doggerland” - Vikings in the Med - British Assault on Finland

    Vanessa Collingridge explores the 3D graphics of the "Doggerland".

  3. Whore’s Harbour - Ordnance Survey - Picture Post

    Vanessa Collingridge explores the mystery behind the place name 'Whore's Harbour'.

  4. Cherbourg 1940 - Panomphaeus Cult - Old Welsh in Scotland

    Vanessa Collingridge discovers when the Old Welsh language died out in Scotland.

  5. Wickham Psychiatric Hospital - London Life after the Romans - Captain Pugwash and the Concertina

    Vanessa Collingridge explores the history of Wickham Psychiatric Hospital.

  6. Lambin Warrin

    Vanessa Collingridge explores whether a coppersmith saved the life of King Henry III.

  7. Monmouth Rebellion - Roman Road Network

    Vanessa Collingridge explores the Roman road network.

  8. Pocahontas & Heacham - “White Slavery”

    Vanessa Collingridge explores whether Pohahontas really did live in Heacham, Norfolk.

  9. The Halifax Slasher - Forgotten Ship Burial

    Vanessa Collingridge seeks out the identity of the so called "Halifax Slasher".

  10. Sea Scouts on Coastal Watch

    Vanessa Collingridge explores the role of Sea Scouts in a scheme known as Coastal Watch.

  11. Happisburgh Man - Cro-Magnon Man

    Vanessa Collingridge explores the historical tresures of North Norfolk coast.

  12. London versus the Rest?

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore historical connections to today's big issues.

  13. Film

    Tom and Iszi meet the cineasts who help us understand history and the history of cinema.

  14. High Flyers

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence look at major milestones in flight in the past millennium.

  15. Keeping It In The Family

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore the historical connections to today's big issues.

  16. Food

    Iszi Lawrence and Tom Holland with the latest research that's Making History.

  17. Back to the Future

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore the historical connections to today's big issues.

  18. Nationalism

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence look at the roots of nationalism and how it shaped history.

  19. The First Draft?

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence are back to explore more historical connections.

  20. Battle Lines

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore stories revealed by history’s lines and linkages.

  21. Bread Lines

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence look at historical aspects of living on the breadline.

  22. Supply Lines

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore stories revealed by history’s lines and linkages.

  23. Power Lines

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore stories revealed by history's lines and linkages.

  24. Bloodlines

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore the stories revealed by history’s lines and linkages

  25. Borders

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore stories revealed by history’s lines and linkages.

  26. HS2

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore stories revealed by history’s lines and linkages.

  27. 01/01/2019

    Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence consider fascinating aspects of history.

  28. The End of Steam. St Edmund. Southall Youth Movement

    Tom Holland asks if St Edmund is under a tennis court and hears about the end of steam.

  29. The Clockwork Orange Town

    Helen Castor discusses dystopia in Thamesmead and Trappist ale from Leicestershire.

  30. Church Pews and the Medieval Weather Forecast

    Tom Holland takes a back-side view of church architecture.

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