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September 7th - September 13th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
7th Sept 1978: Georgi Markov is assassinated in London by a poison umbrella.
13th Sept 1814: Francis Scott Key writes 'The Star Spangled Banner'.
Sept 12th 1878: Cleopatra's needle is erected in London.
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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
