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Ancient Rome
Did Caligula really make his horse a lawmaker of Rome?
General history
The Enduring Appeal of Leeches
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Modern
1966: The year England lost the football World Cup
Georgians
The tragic story of Lincoln’s pup
General history
Top 10 animals on trial
World War II
What is the significance of the British Bulldog?
Prehistoric
When did people first start having pets?
Medieval
How old is the cat flap?
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19th Century
Why we say: ‘horse of a different colour’
Modern
Have any American Presidents owned an unusual pet?
Ancient Rome
Why does the Welsh flag feature a red dragon?
20th century
Why we say: ‘white elephant’
Ancient Egypt
Why we say: ‘crocodile tears’
Victorians
What pet did Lord Byron keep at Cambridge University?
