November 23rd - November 29th
The oldest national scientific institution in the world opens, a murder-mystery begins a record breaking West End run, and an 18th century slave ship commits a massacre.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
28th November 1660 - A dozen men including Sir Christopher Wren founded the Royal Society - the world's oldest national scientific institution.
29th November 1781 - Over 100 enslaved Africans are killed during one of the most notorious atrocities of the British slave trade, in what became known as the Zong massacre.
25th November 1952 - Agatha Christie's murder-mystery The Mousetrap is performed on London's West End for the first time. It would go on to break records for the longest theatrical run in history.
Presented by Viji Alles and Lisa Costello.
On radio
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- Wed 25 Nov 202611:40BBC Radio 4
- Fri 27 Nov 202620:55BBC Radio 4
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This Week in History
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
