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Aug 2024
59m 29s

Lawrence of Arabia

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The famed British officer who fought alongside Arab guerrilla forces in WW1. Best known for his legendary exploits as an intelligence officer in the Middle East, Thomas Edward Lawrence was also an archaeologist, scholar and photographer. His life was one of adventure and espionage, where fact went hand in hand with myth.


In this explainer episode, Dan tells us the real story of who Lawrence was, and what he did.


Written by Dan Snow and edited by Dougal Patmore.


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