All About History | Issue 149
Uncover the vibrant city life of London that inspired Shakespeare, the chilling history of ghosts and wicked spirits, and an essential guide to gladiators. Plus, discover the strangest pets in history, China's Golden Age under the Tang and the abandoned Soviet cosmonaut.
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First published in 2013, All About History is the UK’s biggest independent history magazine. Bringing together the drama of human history with expert analysis, incredible illustrations and captivating storytelling. It’s the ideal read for anyone who loves learning about history.
Each issue captures the imagination with six regular features including:
Ancient Empires: From Ancient Egypt and the Macedonian Empire to the Jin Dynasty and the Roman Empire, discover the amazing stories behind the truths and myths that have defined our world.
World Wars: Uncover some of the most tragic and heroic true stories from the trenches of World War I, and the battlegrounds of World War II.
Inside History: Incredible insights into historic buildings and machinery that changed the way we live forever.
Heroes and Villains: Learn what made the most influential figures in history tick, from kings and queens to inventors and explorers.
Timeline: Follow the most significant dates in history in chronological order, tracking the rise and fall of empires and individuals alike.
What if: Leading historians debate how the world may have looked today if some of the key historical events had turned on their head. What would have happened if Germany had won the Battle of Britain? What if the gunpowder plot had succeeded? What if the Vikings had colonised North America?
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in All About History Issue 149.