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Nov 2022
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293: History facts that will blow your m...

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The incredible Historian and TV presenter, Dan Snow, joins us this week. And boy, did he blow our mind with some amazing history facts! The boys chat with Dan all about working as a Historian, the most gruesmore historical deaths and his favourite historical figures. Private Parters - buckle up for some incredible history facts!


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