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September 14th - September 20th

Fascinating stories from the past, including the discovery of 脰tzi the iceman, a Welsh rebellion in the year 1400, and 11 'disappearing' days for the British Empire.

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

19th September 1991: Two tourists stumble onto the mummified body of a man who lived around 3;500 years ago - 脰tzi the Iceman

16th September 1400: Owain Glynd诺r begins a fierce but ultimately unsuccessful Welsh revolt against English rule.

14th September 1752: 聽The British Empire adopts the Gregorian Calendar after skipping 11 days between September 3 and September 13.

Presented by Caroline Nicholls and Jane Steel.

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