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Classical History

The Battle of Thermopylae

In 480 BC Leonidas, King of Sparta, frustrated the advance of Xerxes the Persian just long enough to change the course of the war — and history.

Length: 116 words

Anglo-Saxon Era

The Battle of Hastings

After King Edward the Confessor died childless, Europe’s princes stepped forward to claim the prize of England’s crown.

Length: 114 words

Scandinavian History

The Luck of the Draw

Harald Hardrada made sure that his fate was never out of his own hands.

Length: 118 words

Discovery and Invention

Changing Times

The editor of the country’s most famous newspaper had to use a little sleight-of-hand to bring journalism to the people.

Length: 107 words

Music and Musicians

Borrowed Tools

Ethel Smyth encouraged writers to try to find their own words before deciding to borrow someone else’s.

Length: 111 words

Classical History

‘They Make a Desert and Call it Peace’

After the kingdoms of Great Britain were absorbed into the Roman Empire, the promises of prosperity and civilisation came only to a favoured few.

Length: 109 words