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Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline
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Track the key events in Hitler's life, from his childhood in Austria to his suicide in the bunker in Berlin. Read now: Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline
Everyday Skills in maths and English 
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Do you want to improve your reading, writing or maths skills? We have the solution. Exciting new free online courses for anyone who wants to get inspired and brush up on their everyday skills in... Read now: Everyday Skills in maths and English
5 tips on financially thriving
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If you are like most people, then you're likely feeling the financial squeeze this month. Here are 5 tips on how to financially thrive all year. Read now: 5 tips on financially thriving
Choose your own philosophy adventure Featuring:
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'Castle, Forest, Island, Sea' is a choose-your-own-adventure story that explores key questions in philosophy. Where will your chosen path lead you? Take part now: Choose your own philosophy adventure
Are you a super recogniser? Featuring:
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Super-recognisers have an above average ability to recognise faces. Do you? Try our quiz to find out. Take part now: Are you a super recogniser?
Behind The Reputation Featuring:
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In this interactive, you’ll uncover the real people behind the icons. Does the reality of their life match up with their reputation? Take part now: Behind The Reputation
Detecting Deception: Can you spot a liar? Featuring:
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Some money has been stolen - everyone denies taking it but some people are lying. Can you work out who is telling the truth and who is being dishonest? Find out in our interactive... Take part now: Detecting Deception: Can you spot a liar?
French for travel: Test your skills Featuring:
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Test your French language skills as you immerse yourself on an interactive journey through France. Take part now: French for travel: Test your skills
Quiz: Can you identify food under an electron microscope? Featuring:
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Can you tell blue cheese from dental plaque? Try our interactive quiz to find out and learn more about food with fascinating facts from James Wong! Take part now: Quiz: Can you identify food under an electron microscope?
Riches & Misery: The Consequences Of The Atlantic Slave Trade
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Dr Will Hardy assesses the consequences of the Atlantic Slave trade. Read now: Riches & Misery: The Consequences Of The Atlantic Slave Trade
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