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Origins of Oxford: The Legends Behind England’s Ancient City
14th Oct 2025
From saints to Trojan myths, uncover how ancient legends and history have entwined through the origins of Oxford.
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Oxford’s Grisly Past: The Execution and Lost Head of George Napier
8th Sept 2025
The city of Oxford hides a chilling secret: the gruesome execution of George Napier and the centuries-old mystery of his missing head.
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The Turbulent Medieval Story of Oxford
15th Aug 2025
While the medieval period in England is typically dated from 1066 to 1485, Oxford’s story begins earlier. Let’s first step back into the Early Medieval period, between 410 and 1066.
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The Murder Act of 1751
3rd Apr 2025
The Bloody Code and the Butcher’s Knife: How 18th Century Justice Turned Murderers into Medical Specimens
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