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Lucy Worsley explores how the history of the American Revolution has been mythologised and manipulated by generations of politicians, writers and protesters.

In the first of a three-part series, Lucy Worsley explores how American history has been mythologised and manipulated by generations of politicians, writers and protesters. This episode examines the American Revolution – a David-and-Goliath battle of men with high ideals taking on the might of the British Empire. But how much of America’s founding story is based on fact?

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Sat 25 Jul 2020 20:15
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  • Goodie Mob

    Invitation To The World Party

  • Okieriete Onaodowan, Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton

    Alexander Hamilton

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