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Other History

Thinking about Naledi

The new discoveries in the Rising Star cave in South Africa arouse questions about human evolution.

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Modern History

Shipwreck: the Edmund Fitzgerald

Besides the song Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, there's so much more about the shipwreck that happened in a brutal November storm.

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Modern History

Holocaust Memorial Day Interview with Rainer Höss, Grandson of Rudolf Architect of Auschwitz

If any one man can arguably be responsible for the scale of the Holocaust, it was Rudolf Höss. Today his grandson Rainer speaks to Wizzley about his work and the family legacy.

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Modern History

Holocaust Memorial Day Interview with Auschwitz Survivor Eva Mozes Kor

Eva Mozes Kor and her twin sister Miriam survived the Holocaust, because Dr Mengele needed them for medical experiments. Today she is speaking with Wizzley.

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Other History

The History of the Wedding Dresses: From Beautiful Gowns to White Weddings

Wedding dresses have changed a lot over the years. The colour is the most notable of all changes.

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Tudor Period

England Under the Tudors: Would King Edward VI Have Been a Good King?

Edward VI reigned between 1547 and 1553 when he was just a boy. It's hard to know the type of king he would have been but here are some thoughts on the matter.

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Other History

The Start of the Gregorian Calendar: The Missing 10 Days

Think the calendar you know has been around forever? Think again! In 1582, the world started switching to the Gregorian calendar but it meant 10 days went missing!

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Middle Ages

An Overview of the Wars of the Roses Part Two

The Medieval struggle for the English crown continues. The House of York and the House of Lancaster pitted cousins against each other on the battlefields of Britain.

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Tudor Period

Lady Jane Boleyn: Vindictive Woman or Pawn in a Plot?

Jane Boleyn is known for her part in bringing down the Boleyn faction. How much of that is really true? Was she just another pawn in Thomas Cromwell's plot for more power?

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Middle East

Palestine and Israel - A Brief History of Two Nations In Context

A look at the complex issues surrounding the modern State of Israel and the labour pains of the still-developing Palestinian state.

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World History

Writing About History on Wizzley

Do you want to write a history article for Wizzley, but don't know which sub-category to select? Help is at hand! This is your guide through the eras and ages there to explore.

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Stuarts

Eyam: The Courageous Plague Village in Derbyshire

In 1666, around 800 people chose to sacrifice themselves, in order to save the lives of thousands of strangers. Could you have done that?