This week in history…

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Histominoes 01/02/2026 Histominoes 01/02/2026

February 2nd - 8th

Mary Queen of Scots was executed 439 years ago this week. FInd out what other events happened This Week in History.

Histominoes 28/12/2025 Histominoes 28/12/2025

What did this man begin keeping on New Years Day over 400 years ago that has helped us understand life back then? Find out ‘This Week in History’

Histominoes 12/10/2025 Histominoes 12/10/2025

Who is this famous Scotsman and what did he achieve? Find out ‘This Week in History’?

Histominoes 31/08/2025 Histominoes 31/08/2025

This man has a lot going on on just one day of ‘This Week in History’ Find out who he is and which of the days was his busiest.

Histominoes 03/08/2025 Histominoes 03/08/2025

Find out why Japan features in This Week in History

Histominoes 25/05/2025 Histominoes 25/05/2025

Which king is this and why is he mentioned ‘This Week in History’? Find out more…

Histominoes 18/05/2025 Histominoes 18/05/2025

Find out why this lady features ‘This Week in History’