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Category: History in a nutshell

Peter gives you history in a nutshell, summing up the people and events that have shaped the world we live in today. If you enjoy learning new bits and pieces of history every now and then, then this is the blog for you. From ancient Greece and Rome to mediaeval Britain, Peter shares his favourite titbits with you, from his personal library. This is a great quick-read history blog for all ages, and comes highly-recommended!

History in a nutshell: Lady Jane Grey

History in a nutshellApril 14, 2021April 16, 2021

Lady Jane Grey: How much do you really know about the queen we never had? Peter Wagstaff gives you Jane in a nutshell: a two-minute crash course in one the most curious stories in English history.

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History in a nutshell: the Bronze Age Collapse

History in a nutshellMarch 8, 2021March 8, 2021

Did you know that around 1180 BCE, civilization completely vanished? And that nobody knows why? Here’s the Bronze Age Collapse in a nutshell.

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