18th Century

The ‘bubble’ that bankrupted Britain (public domain)

The ‘bubble’ that bankrupted Britain

What were the signals in fan language? © Getty Images

What were the signals in fan language?

Three foods and drinks named after famous people © Getty Images

Three foods and drinks named after famous people

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Was Isaac Newton religious?

Five facts about… the Taj Mahal © iStock

Five facts about… the Taj Mahal

Why we say: ‘a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush’ © Getty Images

Why we say: ‘a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush’

Who would invite Joseph Stalin to a dinner party? © Wikimedia Commons

Who would invite Joseph Stalin to a dinner party?