This week in history…

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February 13th - 19th
Histominoes Histominoes

February 13th - 19th

“Happy Valentine’s Day to you all! I doubt Captain Cook enjoyed that day in 1779 - read on to found out why!”

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January 2nd - 8th
Histominoes Histominoes

January 2nd - 8th

Anglo Saxons face Vikings in battle twice in one week; the last Anglo Saxon king takes the English throne; a decision that will change the faith of a country; and the strange disappearance of a female aviator…

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August 22nd - 28th
Histominoes Histominoes

August 22nd - 28th

“A busy week in history with two major volcanic eruptions; the start of a civil war; the end of the longest reigning dynasty and the start of the most famous one in English royalty; Prime Ministers; executions; captures; and a Dream…”

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