This Week in History - September 8th - September 14th

Download September 8th - September 14th

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

This week: 8th - 14th September

- 9th September 1976. Death of Mao Zedong
- 12th September 1846. HMS Terror and HMS Erebus, the British expedition searching for a Northwest Passage, become trapped in ice.
- 12th September 1940. Discovery of the Lascaux Cave Paintings

Presented by Viji Alles and Jane Steel.
Producers: Sofie Vilcins and Luke Doran.

Published on Monday, 8th September 2025.

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