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3rd to 9th November
A break with Rome, a night of racist violence and uncovering 3,000-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 November 1534 - 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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Fri 7 Nov 202520:55
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- Wed 5 Nov 202511:40BBC Radio 4
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This Week in History
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

