July 7th - July 13th

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This Week in History

BBC Radio 4

33 episodes

1 day ago

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

History

July 7th - July 13th

This Week in History

5 minutes

4 months ago

July 7th - July 13th

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

BBC Radio 4 explores the history books and archives to see what has happened on this same week throughout history. With short vignettes of the events that have shaped the world and made us who we are today.

This week: July 7th - July 13th - 8th of July 1099 - In the first Crusade, Christians take part in the Siege of Jerusalem - 8th of July 1777 - the independent state of Vermont prohibits slavery, becoming first former British colony to do so. - 7th of July 1965 - Science programme Tomorrow's World debuts on BBC One Presented by Caroline Nicholls and Ron Brown Produced by Clara Nissen and Chris Pearson