This Week in History - 22nd to 28th December

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

This week: 22nd to 28th December

22nd December 1972 - The Chilean Air Force finds fourteen survivors of a plane crash in the Andes, ten weeks after it happened.
25th December 800 - Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III.
26th December 1860 - Hallam FC and Sheffield FC contest the first ever match between two football clubs.

Presented by Viji Alles and Caroline Nicholls.

Published on Monday, 22nd December 2025.

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