discover the history that shaped who we are today
The History Channel has devised a rundown of 50 things you need to know about our island nation. Explore the events, the people and the culture at the very core of our nation's DNA. In association with The Daily Telegraph.
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find out moreGet a rundown of the 50 Things You Need To Know About British History explored throughout the series.
find out moreGet up close and personal with the presenters from the series.
find out moreDownload The History Channel's teachers' packs, specially created to accompany the series.
find out moreTake a gruesome look at Britain's grisly past with Terry Deary and his 5 Horrid Things.
find out moredid you know...
In the "Gin Craze" of the 18th century, 2 pints of gin a week was consumed for every man, woman and child in London.