June 29th to July 5th

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

29th June 1613: The original Globe Theatre burns down mid-performance.

30th June 1967: Major Robert H. Lawrence, Jr. becomes the first African-American to be selected as an astronaut.

2nd July 1928: The 1928 Equal Franchise Act grants all women in the UK over the age of 21 the right to vote, and puts them on an equal footing with men.