HistoryExtra

1. Daily quiz: 8 August

   Put your history knowledge to the test with our daily quiz challenge – updated every morning at 7am UK time

2. "He plugged into the electric current of history": why Rudyard Kipling still matters in 2026

   "He plugged into the electric current of history, and spoke for everyone", writes Michael Wood

3. Why did witches confess?

   Marion Gibson reveals the real stories of people accused of witchcraft in the 17th century

4. History crossword: 31 July

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5. Can you solve our history crossword of the week?

   View Riddle on the source website