“Ancient Egypt survived because of the wise rulership of the Cleopatras”
LLOYD LLEWELLYN-JONES talks to Matt Elton about the seven queens who shared the name Cleopatra, and how they were able to shape the ancient world in their image

A DYNASTY OF DESPOTS
From the colossal temples of Luxor to Tutankhamun's death mask, the pharaohs of ancient Egypt's golden age created some of history's greatest treasures. Yet, behind the glittering facade lay a society built on brutality, inequality and corruption

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BECOMING JANE AUSTEN
Jane Austen’s social commentary, sharp wit, and exploration of love, class, and gender continue to captivate today. Speaking to Emily Briffett, Lizzie Rogers charts Jane’s life from her upbringing in rural Hampshire to the turbulent Bath years – and beyond

THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE'S PRINCESS
Georgian Britain declared Princess Charlotte of Wales to be the country’s glory and Europe’s hope – so her untimely death horrified the nation, prompting fears the monarchy would collapse. This is the story of her tragic life

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1066 WHO WAS THE RIGHTFUL KING?
Which of four main contenders for the English throne had the strongest claim? Was it the Anglo-Saxon strongman, the Norman duke, the ‘Thunderbolt of the North’ or a callow teenager? Caitlin Ellis sizes up the rivals

THE STALINGRAD OF AFRICA
In 1943, Allied and Axis troops contested one of the most decisive campaigns of the Second World War. Saul David tells the story of the battle for Tunis – as hard-fought as the struggle for the Soviet city

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