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May 18th to May 24th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
23 May 1618 - Second Defenestration of Prague leads to the Thirty Years War
24th May 1844 - first telegraph message sent
21st May 1780 - Elizabeth Fry is born
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This Week in History
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
