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Louis IV died in his early thirties on September 10th, 954, as a result of a fall from his horse.

Stephen Tyas uncovers a skeleton in the closeted world of espionage.

Ben Kiernan points out the progress, and difficulties, in recovering history and justice after genocide.

Clive Foss investigates how Stalin changed the calendar to keep the Soviet people continually at work.

The beauty of Sirmione, which lies at the southern tip of Lake Garda in Italy, has proved an inspiration for poets since 56 BC, as T.P. Wiseman explains.

David Nicholls calls for curriculum reform so that the past might have a future in England.

Mark McDonald introduces an earlier Spaniard with a famous name who made an art collection in the Low Countries.

Charles Spencer tells how the victories of his great ancestor John Churchill have always fascinated him.

Patricia Wright revisits the career of a 14th-century abbot who ruthlessly protected the interests of his abbey and who built a remarkable celestial clock.