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Listen to some historical facts of London during the 16th and 17th centuries

Listen to some historical facts of London during the 16th and 17th centuries

A narrative montage of historical facts about London during the 16th and 17th centuries.
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    Ellis Island and a photo montage of immigrants to the United States.
    Learn About Former U.S. Immigration Center Ellis Island and Diversity of Immigrants Processed There
    Learn About Former U.S. Immigration Center Ellis Island and Diversity of Immigrants Processed There
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    How to pronounce Bahia
    A textured blue background with white text reading Bahia.
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    How to Pronounce Fernando de Noronha
    A textured blue background with white text reading Fernando de Noronha.
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    Shipping on the River Thames in London.
    Identifying the River Thames as a crucial link between London and the sea and recounting the history behind London Docklands as a principal trading hub
    Identifying the River Thames as a crucial link between London and the sea and recounting the history behind London Docklands as a principal trading hub
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    Learn about John Stow's systematic description of 16th-century London in his work A Survey of London, first published in 1598.
    Examine John Stow's systematic description of 16th-century London in his work A Survey of London
    Examine John Stow's systematic description of 16th-century London in his work A Survey of London
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    Time-lapse video of London.
    Explore the historic city of London from day to night
    Explore the historic city of London from day to night
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    Overview of aerial bombardment in Europe during World War II, with a detailed discussion of the Battle of Britain.
    Bombings in World War II: The first war decided from the air
    Bombings in World War II: The first war decided from the air
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