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1. The Black Death | Podcast series

   Emily Briffett and historian Thomas Asbridge explore one of the most devastating catastrophes in human history – the pandemic that became known as the Black Death

2. Churchill called him the greatest British general of the war – so why isn't he better remembered?

   Broadcaster Mishal Husain chooses Claude Auchinleck (1884–1981) as her history hero

3. After two world wars, monarchies across the world collapsed. Why did Britain's survive?

   As long-lasting monarchies fell across the 20th century, Britain’s endured – sustained by wartime victory, constitutional adaptability and the long, steady presence of Elizabeth II

4. David Attenborough and the evolution of nature documentaries

   As David Attenborough marks his 100th birthday, David Hendy explores how the documentary-maker and broadcaster has shaped our view of the natural world

5. Do secret societies really rule the world?

   Without clear evidence, people are free to imagine all sorts of covert operations, secret brotherhoods, and powerful alliances. So what's the real history? Find out more from HistoryExtra's Isabel King…