Horrible Histories S9E1 — British Black History

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Horrible Histories•Season 9•Episode 1

British Black History

4.9/10 · 17 votesApr 30, 202130 min

Ranked #12 of 12 in Season 9•−1.2 vs season avg

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Horrible Histories charts the contribution of Black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian’s Wall? Why was a West African diver asked to help salvage Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose? And the actor Ira Aldridge tells

Written byJames McNicholas

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Episode Summary

"British Black History" is episode 1 of Horrible Histories season 9. It scored 4.9/10 from 17 votes, ranking #12 of 12 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Written by James McNicholas, it aired on April 30, 2021.

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