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Sky HISTORY: A Year In Review

2022: A year in review
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How did our ancestors keep warm in winter?
A clock counting down to 2023

Major historical anniversaries in 2023 
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Larry the Cat: The history of Britain's 'Chief Mouser'
Sir David Attenborough

National Treasure: The life of Sir David Attenborough 
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Monopoly: The game that starts Christmas arguments across the world
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The true origin of the Christmas tree: A festive history
SHop

The history of Black Friday: The biggest shopping day of the year
The UnXplained with William Shatner

Everything you need to know about William Shatner
Decorated Day of the Dead skulls

Día de Muertos: The history of Day of the Dead
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20 frightening facts about Halloween
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Win an Amazon Fire Stick and Sky HISTORY merchandise
A man carrying a large number of beers at an Oktoberfest event

The history of Oktoberfest
The Sun's rays line up perfectly with the Earth's equator

When is the autumn equinox in 2024?
Sketch drawing of Caligula's horse being toasted at the Emperor's dining table

5 pampered pets who lived their best life
Close up portrait photograph of Charles Dickens

Fandemonium: 10 biggest 'celebrities' from throughout history
A group of bikers wearing Hells Angels jackets

The Filthy Few: 10 facts about the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club
The Amazon river meandering through the rainforest

The deepest and most dangerous rivers in the world
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Easter Bonnets: The weirdest Easter tradition you've never heard of
Ross Kemp

Win a £100 Amazon gift card with Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter

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No joke! The weird and wonderful origins of April Fool's Day
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You'll love these different Valentine's Day traditions from around the world
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The Winter Olympics' worst ever cheaters
A groundhog pops his head out of a snow covered burrow

The history of Groundhog day
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Memento Mori: Historic death rituals from around the world
The Witch Trial by William Powell Frith

A discovery of witches: British witch trials in the 17th century
Christ the Redeemer

These truly colossal statues are some of the tallest in the world
Skinwalker Ranch

Skinwalker Ranch: Top theories to explain what’s really going on