November 2nd to November 8th

Available for over a year

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. 5th November 1605: A plot by Catholic conspirators to blow up the Houses of Parliament - in order to restore England to the Catholic faith - is foiled. 4th November 1979: Iranian students demanding the extradition of the deposed Shah from the US storm the American embassy in Tehran, resulting in a hostage crisis which lasts over a year. 4th November 1966: The city of Florence suffers one of the worst floods in its history when the River Arno bursts its banks, leading to death and the destruction of countless artworks.