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General History

QuizFamous quotations

General History

Quiz of the weekWhen was the first commercial pumpkin spice introduced?

BBC History Magazine covers

General History

QuizBBC History Magazine trivia

Front door of No 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British prime minister

General History

QuizBritish prime ministers

QuizHow much do you know about Titanic?

Hands holding up crown

General History

QuizCan you put these monarchs in the correct order?

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A silhouette of troops of the 1st Australian Division during the First World War.

First World War

QuizHow much do you know about WW1?

Second World War soldiers

Second World War

QuizTest your knowledge of WW2 history

Flagellants or Brothers of the Cross in Netherlands scourging themselves as they walk through streets

QuizHow much do you know about medieval history?

The Colosseum in Rome

QuizTest your knowledge of ancient Rome

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Portrait of George III.

QuizHow well do you know the Georgian period?

Black and white photo of Lancaster bombers in the Battle of Britain.

The ultimate Second World War quiz. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Vintage illustration of a variety of strawberry desserts.

QuizWhat historical recipe should you try next?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Bayeux Tapestry with a figure missing

QuizWho's missing from these images?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A family watching television in their home, circa 1955.

QuizHow well do you know the history behind everyday inventions?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Vikings quiz - week one

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