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November 9th to November 15th

This Week in History

An unknown warrior is buried, Spanish Conquistadors take Cusco, and the Church of England votes to allow female priests.

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

11th November 1920 - An unknown soldier is buried in Westminster Abbey.

15th November 1533 - Spanish forces led by Francisco Pizarro take the Inca capital of Cusco (modern day Peru)

11th November 1992 - The Church of England votes for the ordination of female priests.

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11 November 2026

6 minutes

On radio

Next Wednesday 11:40

BBC Radio 4

This Week in History

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