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History Episodes
Watch Digging Deep Histories episodes exploring the people, events, conflicts, cultures, and forces that shaped Britain and the wider world. Each episode is guided by one of the DDH professors and supported by deeper written articles where available.
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The Timeline of British History
Sixteen turning points from 1066 to 1783, each mapped to the episode, article and professor that explain it. Free when you join the DDH list.
4 parts
4 professors
16 turning points
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Each DDH professor guides a different field of history. Choose a professor to explore the subject pathway behind their episodes.
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Choose the area of history that interests you most, then follow the episodes, articles, and professor guides connected to that subject.
Royal and Political History
Monarchy, rulers, parliaments, succession, constitutional conflict, and political power.
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Empire, trade, migration, revolution, cultural contact, and global systems.
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Everyday life, belief, class, family, work, culture, and lived experience.
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War, strategy, campaigns, leadership, battlefield decisions, and consequences.
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