in 84/5 at Rhyddings we were taught 1870 to present day, basically Franco Prussian war onwards. Now I have a superb memory for numbers and could remember all the dates but couldn't for the life of me remember what happened on them.
One of only 2 exams I've ever failed that one........
I like Egyptology as well, probably due to a visit to the mancester museum from Junior school where we saw a real Mummy!( no not that sort you lot).