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Explore the secrets of five of the world's most remarkable old historical maps.
Martin Bell tells the story of Josip Broz Tito, tracing the events that kept the Yugoslav republic together and investigating the crisis in Bosnia.
Medieval art historian Dr Alixe Bovey uses the oldest surviving route map of Britain to make a series of journeys through Britain in the Middle Ages.
The BBC and the British Museum have joined forces in an unprecedented partnership, focusing on world history. Listen to the programmes, browse objects from museums and audiences across the UK - and add your own.
From the Neolithic era to the present day, track British history with our interactive timeline .
Browse our archive of World War Two memories, written by the public.
Discover how our world has been shaped by two all-consuming conflicts.
Get the latest from Who Do You Think You Are? and learn how to trace your own family history .
Find out about some of the key events in the story of the British people...
Greeks, Romans, Vikings, Egyptians: they go way back. Find out more here ...
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