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Did slaves
build the What was the decisive battle YOUR
Egyptian
pyramids? of the Hundred Years’ War? TWEETS

Amy Hall, London Joan Franks, Sunderland
Contrary to the The most decisive battle of the war was the English. The tide turned in France’s favour. Follow us at...
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that the building Siege of Orleans in 1428. The English thought if The Hundred Years’ War was fought between
of the pyramids in the city fell, Henry V’s dream of conquering all France and England over control of the French Been enjoying the magazine
Egypt was done by of France would be realised. However, the siege throne between 1337 and 1453. Early success since issue 1, now a subscriber.
hordes of slaves under Keep up the good work.
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What was
Checkpoint

Charlie?
Sarah Ashcroft, Nottingham
It was the main border crossing for
diplomats, journalists and foreign visitors
to enter Soviet-controlled East Berlin from
West Berlin. Part of the Berlin Wall, visitors
were vetted by guards before entering and
were only allowed to enter East Berlin on Did Marie Antoinette really say
a one-day visa. In October 1961, a standoff
took place at the checkpoint between US “let them eat cake?” Find out at…
and Soviet forces. Though some feared Checkpoint Charlie was symbolic of the division historyanswers.co.uk
the beginning of World War III, it ended between East and West Berlin during the Cold War
peacefully after six days.

happened on this day in history?

1895 1922 1948 1981

O The trial of Oscar Wilde O Stalin’s rise to power O Marshall Plan signed The Osbourne 1 is unveiled O
Playwright Oscar Wilde sues Joseph Stalin becomes the President Harry S Truman Considered to be the first
the Marquess of Queensberry first general secretary of the authorises $5 billion in aid truly portable computer, the
for accusing him of being Communist Party of the Soviet for 16 European countries, Osbourne 1 is unveiled at the
homosexual. However, after his Union. He uses the office to including Great Britain, West Coast Computer Faire.
private life is exposed by the create a strong power base for France and West Germany, to However, due to increasing
defence, Wilde was imprisoned himself, eventually becoming help them rebuild after the competition it soon
on criminal charges of sodomy. leader of the USSR. devastation of World War II. becomes obsolete.

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