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Berlin Zoo, June 1955.

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The Cold War Rivalry Between Berlin’s Two Zoos

A proxy culture war was fought between East and West Germany in post-WWII Europe. The unlikely weapon? Animals.

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Queen Elizabeth II coronation

Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 Coronation: Photos

On June 2, 1953, viewers around the globe watched a BBC broadcast of the coronation of 27-year-old Queen Elizabeth II. See highlights.

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The Imperial State Crown in the Jewel House, Tower of London.

7 Facts About British Royal Coronations

The centuries-old ceremony is a mixture of political and religious rites replete in symbolism, tradition and pomp.

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Martin Bashir interviews Princess Diana in Kensington Palace in November 1995 for the television program Panorama.

Why Princess Diana’s 1995 BBC Interview Shocked the World

The interview, in which Princess Diana talked about her struggles with mental health and her marriage, rocked the royal family and generated empathy among the public.

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