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Author Scott Anderson on the last CIA survivor of the Cold War

Author Scott Anderson on the last CIA survivor of the Cold War
How Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross, staged his own rehabilitation

How Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross, staged his own rehabilitation
'Evil' or 'planet struck': How the curious ways we described deaths in the past shaped how we live now

'Evil' or 'planet struck': How the curious ways we described deaths in the past shaped how we live now
UK's first Black bookshop hopes crowdfunder will save it from closure

UK's first Black bookshop hopes crowdfunder will save it from closure
Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert uses TikTok to make sure we never forget

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert uses TikTok to make sure we never forget
The legacy of Dr David Livingstone: Problematic, I presume?

The legacy of Dr David Livingstone: Problematic, I presume?
Silver Pride pioneers in overdue celebration of older LGBTQ+ people

Silver Pride pioneers in overdue celebration of older LGBTQ+ people
'Listening to Akala is a reminder of how ugly recent British history was'

'Listening to Akala is a reminder of how ugly recent British history was'
Tracy-Ann Oberman's new drama tells the true story behind a Hollywood classic

Tracy-Ann Oberman's new drama tells the true story behind a Hollywood classic
Robin Ince: Seeking an oasis of calm? Head for Radio 4's desert island

Robin Ince: Seeking an oasis of calm? Head for Radio 4's desert island
Florence Nightingale: More than just the lady with the lamp

Florence Nightingale: More than just the lady with the lamp
Even in these pandemic times, Florence Nightingale's legacy is clear

Even in these pandemic times, Florence Nightingale's legacy is clear
NPR Throughline is an illuminating reminder that the end is nigh (again)

NPR Throughline is an illuminating reminder that the end is nigh (again)
Meet the anti-Indiana Jones' returning stolen artefacts to their homes

Meet the anti-Indiana Jones' returning stolen artefacts to their homes
Statue of Scots rent strikes campaigner Mary Barbour unveiled in Glasgow

Statue of Scots rent strikes campaigner Mary Barbour unveiled in Glasgow
Horrible Histories: Durham, death and Terry Deary's dodgy drama

Horrible Histories: Durham, death and Terry Deary's dodgy drama
Horrible Histories' Greg Jenner: "We don't treat kids like they're stupid"
