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Take on our challenge and put the following major events in the history of medicine in order. Tell us your score in the comments! spr.ly/6014j7xnE

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Is Shardlake a true story? Explore the real history behind the Disney+ Tudor murder mystery… spr.ly/6012j7x8q

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in 1796, scientist Edward Jenner gave the first vaccination against smallpox – a milestone in health science. Jenner is credited with being the pioneering force behind immunology, and the inventor of the vaccine.

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#OnThisDay in 1796, scientist Edward Jenner gave the first vaccination against smallpox – a milestone in health science. Jenner is credited with being the pioneering force behind immunology, and the inventor of the vaccine. 📸 Getty
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What was a 'protagonist' in ancient Greek theatre? Classicist Sarah Nooter explains how the ancient Greeks gave us the word 'protagonist', as well as the slightly odd role they played during this era.

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On the podcast | Dr Nicola Clark (Dr Nicola Clark) explores the lives of the women serving the six queens of Henry VIII, who watched Tudor England convulsed by dissolution, reformation and royal executions: spr.ly/6019j7vjc

On the podcast | Dr Nicola Clark (@NikkiClark86) explores the lives of the women serving the six queens of Henry VIII, who watched Tudor England convulsed by dissolution, reformation and royal executions: spr.ly/6019j7vjc
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From the Sutton Hoo helmet to the Rosetta Stone, what’s one historical aretfact that you would you love to see up close, and why?

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I'm so excited to announce the launch of the 30 Under 30 Competition, which I'm running with HistoryExtra! We're looking to recognise and CELEBRATE the wonderful contribution of 18-30 year olds, in the history and heritage worlds! All details here: historyextra.com/period/general…

I'm so excited to announce the launch of the 30 Under 30 Competition, which I'm running with @HistoryExtra! We're looking to recognise and CELEBRATE the wonderful contribution of 18-30 year olds, in the history and heritage worlds! All details here: historyextra.com/period/general…
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Do you have the nouse to survive the French Revolution, or are you heading straight to the guillotine? Take our French Revolution quiz and put your knowledge to the test… spr.ly/6012jQTx0

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