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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/facts-about-easter-eggs
9 cracking facts about Easter Eggs | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Estimates suggest we eat between 80 and 90 million chocolate Easter Eggs each year and consumers may spend as much as £415 million
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/the-great-horse-manure-crisis
The Great Horse Manure Crisis of 1894 | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
In the 1890s, horse-drawn transport led waste to build up heavily in major cities. A new Sky HISTORY series looks at how the crisis was unexpectedly resolved.
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/emperor-hirohito-and-general-macarthur-meeting
Emperor Hirohito and General MacArthur: The photo that changed Japan | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
The photograph taken at the meeting between Emperor Hirohito and General MacArthur denotes a significant moment in history. Read on to find out more.
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/forgotten-easter-traditions-from-britain
10 forgotten Easter traditions from the British Isles | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
In certain parts of the UK, some ancient Easter customs can still be seen, including rope-skipping in the southern counties of England, pace-egg plays in...
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/pickle-wheat-swamp-people
Swamp People: Serpent Invasion - Who is Pickle Wheat? | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Pickle Wheat certainly knows how to catch a python. What else do you know about the star of Sky HISTORY reality series Swamp People: Serpent Invasion?
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/times-the-world-was-predicted-to-end
7 times the world was predicted to end | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Johannes Stöffler predicted a flood would cause the world to end in 1524, leading to mass panic when it started to rain
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/the-pagan-roots-of-easter
The pagan roots of Easter | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Some historians have argued the name derives from a pagan springtime goddess called Ēostre
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/alice-loxton-eleanor-guest-article
A historian's epic pilgrimage reveals the secrets of England's forgotten queen | Sky HISTORY TV...
Bestselling author Alice Loxton undertook a 200-mile journey to learn about the life and legacy of one of England's forgotten royals, Queen Eleanor.
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/who-killed-kelso-cochrane
Who killed Kelso Cochrane? | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Kelso Cochrane was a Caribbean man living in Notting Hill when he was brutally murdered. Read on to find out more.
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/dr-daniel-cowling-guest-article-burma
Historian uncovers Asia’s forgotten battles after Japan’s WWII surrender | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Dr Daniel Cowling, Senior Historian at the National Army Museum, traces the battles that continued long after VJ Day was celebrated
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https://www.history.co.uk/shows
Shows | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Learn more about Sky HISTORY and HISTORY Play's shows, watch free clips and trailers and find out what's airing and when.
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/facts-mary-magdalene
8 facts you didn’t know about Mary Magdalene | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Who’s the real Mary Magdalene? In this article, we separate fact from fiction and share eight lesser-known facts about Jesus’s most loyal follower.
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/timothy-evans-the-wrong-man-executed
Britain's Murder Map: The Timothy Evans case | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
A look back at the trial and execution of Timothy Evans, and how the British justice system got it so wrong.
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https://www.history.co.uk/videos
Videos | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Watch free videos of your favourite Sky HISTORY shows. View trailers of upcoming shows and exclusive online content.
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https://www.history.co.uk/shows/last-hunt-for-nazi-gold
The Last Hunt For Nazi Gold | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
The Last Hunt for Nazi Gold follows historian Guy Walters and Justine Ostrowska on a 4,000-kilometre journey across Europe, chasing legends of hidden Nazi...
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/little-known-facts-about-st-george
5 little known facts about St George | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
While there might not be anything more English than flying the St George’s cross, the truth is that St George wasn’t English
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/antinous-of-ithaca-the-odyssey
Antinous of Ithaca in The Odyssey: The cruel suitor | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
What is the pivotal role played by the scheming character of Antinous in The Odyssey, the epic ascribed to Homer? How does it all play into mythology?
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles/easter-bonnets-the-weirdest-easter-tradition-you-ve-never-heard-of
Easter Bonnets: The weirdest Easter tradition you've never heard of | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Easter Bonnets are made every year by schoolchildren up and down the country, but where did this strange tradition originate?
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https://www.history.co.uk/articles
Articles | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
From deep-dives on historical events, to articles on our latest shows, there's always something new to read at www.history.co.uk
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