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A poet who prospered despite Rome’s bloody civil wars

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The reconquest of Burma was carried out by the 14th Army and 15th Corps, comprising British, Indian, West and East African troops and indigenous troops, including those of Aung San’s Burma Defence Army, which swapped sides to fight with the Allies

Studying ancient worlds is now more relevant than ever — and state school children are missing out, says Bettany Hughes

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