01/06/2010
Strange marks on the moors near Sheffield reveal a hidden military history. Vanessa Collingridge presents more of your stories that change the way we see the past.
One of the country's leading experts on First World War archaeology enlists the help of Making History to help him solve a family mystery. Andrew Robertshaw wants to find out exactly what went on in Roundhay Park in Leeds between 1914 and 1918. Was it used as a training ground for soldiers detailed to serve at Ypres?
Meanwhile in Cornwall we unpack the story of a medicine chest that was used in the exploration of Africa.
Vanessa Collingridge presents the popular history programme in which listeners' questions and research help offer new insights into the past.
You can send us questions or an outline of your own research.
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Popular history series where the past connects with the present.