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September 22nd - September 28th
With a medieval English battle, a feat of 20th century engineering in Egypt and the Salem Witch trials, Radio 4 discovers some fascinating, revealing stories from the past.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
This week: 22nd September to 28th September
- 22nd September 1692. The last eight victims are hanged in the Salem Witch trials
- 22nd September 1968. A ceremony takes place to mark the relocation of the ancient Egyptian Abu Simbel temples
- 25th September 1066. King Harold II wins the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Read by Ron Brown and Caroline Nicholls
Produced by Chris Pearson
Last on
Fri 26 Sep 202520:55
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- Wed 24 Sep 202511:40BBC Radio 4
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This Week in History
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
