Every culture adds their own new piece to the werewolf legend, but what elements haven’t quite caught on with the rest of the world?
People & Politics
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Beer’s Greatest Supporters Through History
Four men who helped to champion the evolution of beer or otherwise threw their historic weight behind the brew
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Demon Hunting, Dinners In Graveyards And Other Lost Xmas Traditions
Discover some unique holiday traditions from the past and the present that you might want to give a go!
People & Politics
The Delicious History Of Cake
Dr Alysa Levene of Oxford Brookes University on the development of the popular baked food from the Ancient World to the 20th Century
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The perfect gifts for History lovers this Christmas
All About History and History of War magazines present a fantastic range of Christmas gift inspiration – perfect for the armchair general or Tudor court gossip in your life
History of War
Antony Beevor: “Market Garden was a very bad plan, right from the start”
The renowned historian discusses his book about Operation Market Garden and his perspective on the importance of the Second World War
People & Politics
What If Charles I had won the English Civil War?
Experts discuss the repercussions had the crown defeated parliament for the future of English rule
People & Politics
The Road To Rebuilding Britain
World War II tore homes and families apart, but Britain would rise stronger than ever
History of War
The Bird Catcher 2019: Exclusive trailer and artwork for true WWII thriller
A true story of survival in Occupied Norway – August Diehl stars in this WWII drama, released in the UK in cinemas and digital on 4th October
People & Politics
10 Marvellous Medics
Meet ten men and women who had a lasting impact on medicine in the medieval world
People & Politics
Australia’s First Penal Colony
How punitive criminal sentences, a gruelling journey and years of backbreaking labour forged the modern-day land down under
Medieval & Renaissance
Bluffer’s Guide To The Knights Templar
An easy primer to one of the Crusade’s most famous orders
Ancient Civilisations
What Were The Different Types Of Gladiator?
Discover eight different classes of deadly fighters
History Of Royals
Top 5 Facts About Isabella of Castile
Unifying force of Spain and defender of the Catholic faith
People & Politics
Photograph of Peterloo Massacre veterans uncovered
Historian and broadcaster Michael Wood reveals a rare snapshot of survivors from the 1819 massacre
History of War
World of Tanks CEO: “It’s like you’re playing chess on steroids”
Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi and tank expert Richard Cutland discuss how World of Tanks helps restoration efforts around the world
People & Politics
Mussolini Vs The Mafia
The Italian dictator declared war on the Sicilian Cosa Nostra, but its suppression at home led inexorably to its rise in America
People & Politics
Tower Of London’s 5 Most Famous Inmates
Some of the most powerful and intriguing figures in history have been imprisoned in the Tower
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Win World War II Infographics book worth over £29!
This new title explores the Second World War in a series of engaging and cutting-edge graphics. 5 lucky History of War readers will win a copy!
Ancient Civilisations
5 Secrets Of Mayan Medicine
The surprisingly sophisticated practices of Mayan medicine men
People & Politics
The Birth Of Hollywood
How four penniless Jewish immigrant siblings changed the face of entertainment forever and wrote their own fairy tale
Ancient Civilisations
Top 5 Facts About Archimedes
A quick guide to the philosopher and mathematician
History of War
Discover Buzz Aldrin’s Korean War origins
The legendary Apollo 11 astronaut is also a decorated jet fighter pilot who shot down enemy aircraft in 1953
History of War
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Heavy metal meets hardcore history
Swedish band Sabaton discuss the extensive historical research that went into their new single ‘Fields of Verdun’