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It's seventy years since Germany became a Nazi state with Adolf Hitler as chancellor.

Read about his ideas of leadership and how he used propaganda as a vehicle of political salesmanship in a mass market.

Build like an Egyptian

Find out what it takes to build one of the wonders of the ancient world, in the Pyramid Challenge.

World of maps

Graphic from the 'History of European Mapmaking' animation

Explore the fascinating history of European mapmaking, as the mysteries of the world are steadily unravelled.

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Ancient History
Egyptians, Prehistory, Romans, Vikings...

Archaeology
Excavations, Hidden Treasure...

Church and State
Nations, Monarchs and Leaders...

Historic Figures
A-Z of key players in History.

History for Kids
Schools sites, fun and games...

History Trail
Articles and activities that help you make sense of the past.

Multimedia Zone
Animations, Galleries, Games...

Reading Room
Leading writers on current debates.

Science and Discovery
Exploration, Medicine...

Society and Culture
Protest and Reform, Architecture...

Timelines
Britain and Ireland from prehistory to the present.

Wars and Conflict
English Civil War, WW1, WW2...

WW2: People's War
Pass on your family story for future generations...

Your History
Family History, Your Photos, Your Region...

This Week in History

In 1648 Cromwell's troops block opposition MPs from entering Parliament.
In 1804 Napoleon crowns himself as Emperor of France.
In 1941 Pearl Harbor is attacked by Japan..

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