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5 influential women from our British Empire series

Amazing women have long made history, but their stories are often overlooked. Here are five women who featured in our British Empire series that we think should be celebrated this International Women’s Day. 

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Thanksgiving or Unthanksgiving? The holiday’s dark history

Thanksgiving is an important day to gather with family and friends and reflect on the things we are thankful for in the past year. How much do you know about its history?

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The British Empire (In One Man): Investigating Charles Cornwallis

You might remember him from our British Empire (In One Take) video – but why did we choose Charles Cornwallis to explore the British Empire?

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How Marie-Jeanne Lamartinière turned the tide of the Haitian Revolution

This month we are ‘Saluting our Sisters’ by shining light on some of the influential Black women who left their mark on history.

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Teaching Black History Month with History Bombs

Learn how you can use History Bombs to teach about influential key figures in history this Black History Month.

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How did Indian activists bring about Indian Independence?

India declared its independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, after nearly 200 years. Learn more about the methods of resistance used to eventually overthrow the British Raj!

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Woollarawarre Bennelong

Woollarawarre Bennelong was one of the most important figures in the early history of Australia. Here are 10 facts you should know about him!

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Olaudah Equiano’s incredible journey from enslavement to abolitionist

How did Olaudah Equiano go from facing the horrors of slavery to becoming one of the most influential leaders in the fight for abolition?

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6 brilliant facts from our new British Empire series

Explore incredible stories from our latest series, from an Italian mercenary to a cursed royal diamond.

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