Plus the life of April Ashley, lost jobs from history, the conquest of Siberia and much more!
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Special Forces on the run: Q&A with Damien Lewis
In the fourth instalment of his SAS Great Escapes series, Damien Lewis recounts, among others, an overlooked LRDG operation in occupied Yugoslavia
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“He’s always been a family legend but now he’s become my own personal hero as well”: Q and A with Adam Hart on his Great Grandfather’s World War II escape.
In 1943 Frank Griffiths crash landed in France, escaped to Switzerland then then made the long journey home – back through occupied territory… The six years of war between 1939 and 1945 are full of stories of horror, cruelty and … Continued
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Taking Inspiration From History: Q and A with Roman Krznaric
Author Roman Krznaric talks using the past to inspire us in the present.
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How did Britain band together in the face of Nazi invasion? Find out in our new special
Britain’s Home Front explores life in Blitz Britain and how the nation came together
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From the occult to freak shows, uncover the stranger side of the Victorians
Weird History of the Victorians opens up the lesser-explored sides of the 19th century
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All About History preview: Was Nero Rome’s worst emperor, Tudor rebels, wild west folk tales
Plus the history of flight, the woman who inspired the Taj Mahal, strange inventions of great minds and much more!
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“A brilliant military history that does justice to this complex war” Review: Korea: War without End
Two powerhouse historians join forces for a new analysis of the Korean War
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A “masterful examination” of Bomber Command’s forgotten WWII operations. Review: The Invisible Campaign
Allied aerial mining caused carnage among axis surface vessels and submarines, but this vital contribution has been largely forgotten
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No longer “Weekend Warriors”. Historic transformation of the US National Guard
Historian Andrew Wiest on the history of the US National Guard, how it has changed over the centuries and how it adapted to 21st century warfare
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How was VE Day Celebrated on the Home Front?
Author Lucy Noakes explain to us what the experience of VE Day itself was like for the general British population
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How was VE Day Celebrated on the European Front?
Author Geraint Jones explains to us how troops on the front line celebrated victory in Europe
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“There is this constant connection between both living and dead and past and present” – Luke Pepera on 500,000 years of African History.
Ahead of his appearance at HistFest at the British Library, Luke Pepera spoke to us about the many civilisations and societies that make up the fascinating history of Africa.
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All About History issue preview – Voices of VE Day, history of surgery, Rome’s African emperor
Plus the rise and fall of Indira Gandhi, what if the Princes in the Tower had not disappeared, Jesse James’ life of crime and much more!
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“The war did not end imperialism: imperialism ended the war” Review: Scorched Earth
A book that challenges the view that there’s nothing new to say about WWII Subscribe to History of War now for amazing savings! Photo Credit: Alamy Author Paul Thomas Chamberlin | Price £30 Pre-Order on Amazon | Released 8 May 2025Reviewer John Beales Written in … Continued
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What if Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn had a son? This and more British history questions answered by experts
Uncover the possibilities of British history, from the Romans to WWII, in this new history special
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“The story of a largely forgotten group of men… buried on enemy soil” Review: Burying The Enemy
Tim Grady uncovers the overlooked story of those who cared for the dead in two world wars Subscribe to History of War now for amazing savings! Photo Credit: Getty Author Tim Grady | Price £22.50 on Amazon | Released Out nowReviewer: Nick Soldinger In this … Continued
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The Traveller’s Guide to Mystical Europe – Explore the more magical side of the continent
From great myths to holy relics, unlock the more mysterious side of Europe
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“A gripping, human-centred account of the WWII’s chaotic end” Review: Victory ’45
Al Murray and James Holland’s first literary collaboration, marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War’s conclusion, showcases the best of popular history. I
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Japanese Myths & Monsters – From Yokai to Kaiju
Explore the mysterious world of Japanese legends and where they came from