This Week in History

September 22nd - September 28th


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

This week: 22nd September to 28th September

- 22nd September 1692. The last eight victims are hanged in the Salem Witch trials

- 22nd September 1968. A ceremony takes place to mark the relocation of the ancient Egyptian Abu Simbel temples
- 25th September 1066. King Harold II wins the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

Read by Ron Brown and Caroline Nicholls

Produced by Chris Pearson

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This Week in HistoryBy BBC Radio 4