9th to 15th February

Available for over a year

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. This week: 9th to 15th February 13th February 1258 - Five centuries of Abbasid rule ends when Baghdad falls to the Mongols. 11th February 1990 - Nelson Mandela is released from prison after 27 years. 15th February 1971 - Britain converts to decimal currency. Presented by Jane Steel and Ron Brown.