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Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record, riding a tailwind to outrun the fastest field in event history and win in 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds for his second…
The History Playlist - BBC Sounds
Updated every Wednesday.
The History Playlist - BBC Sounds
Welcome to The History Playlist - updated every Wednesday.
Groovy old gloves
Get creative and help your child with these cool glove ideas. Make a spooky glove mascot, a door stop or a story hand puppet show.
Can you remember the story in Balamory?
Are you ready for a trip down memory lane to Balamory? Test your knowledge on the classic children's show with this nostalgic quiz!
How much do you know about the history of horrible food?
Have you ever wondered what people ate in the past? From Cleopatra’s Egypt to Shakespeare’s England and a visit to Queen Victoria’s royal table test your knowledge of horrible food in this q…
Who was the naughtiest person in history?
Test your knowledge on who belongs on the naughty step in this Horrible Histories quiz.
Great Kings That Never Were song
Back in history, there were loads of royal princes who were supposed to be King – but lost out at the last minute. Listen to this banger to find out why!
Can you guess which books these foods come from?
Head into the worlds of your favourite books and explore the food inside them. From magical sweets to revolting recipes, can you match each dish to the right story? Let’s find out!
Three Little Birds Song and Quiz
Let’s celebrate Black History Month together. Watch the video then play the quiz to see how much you know about the Three Little Birds song written by Bob Marley and performed by Semhar and…
New Era, New Icons: The Creators Redefining High-Quality Storytelling On TikTok
Get a peek into the creative process of five TikTok creators, plus their advice for aspiring creators and how they define high-quality content.
Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume
The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.
Forbes 250: America’s Greatest Innovators
The Forbes Innovator 250: America's Greatest Innovators showcases the visionaries shaping our future. Find the full list of great minds and the mark they are leaving on our history.
Watch Tonight Show: Jimmy Fallon Clip: Darren Criss’ Tony Win Made Glee History (Extended) - NBC.com
Watch Tonight Show: Jimmy Fallon highlight: Darren Criss’ Tony Win Made Glee History (Extended) - NBC.com