This Week in History - September 22nd - September 28th

Download September 22nd - September 28th

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

This week: 22nd September to 28th September

- 22nd September 1692. The last eight victims are hanged in the Salem Witch trials
- 22nd September 1968. A ceremony takes place to mark the relocation of the ancient Egyptian Abu Simbel temples
- 25th September 1066. King Harold II wins the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

Read by Ron Brown and Caroline Nicholls
Produced by Chris Pearson

Published on Monday, 22nd September 2025.

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