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

Competitions

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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’

People & Politics

“By jove, we actually did it” – What It Was Like Landing A Man On The Moon

Computer engineer Jack Garman reflects on his time at NASA, his work on the computer systems of Apollo 11 and what it was like to help put people on the moon

People & Politics

Mary Fulbrook On The Fight For Justice For Victims Of The Nazis

The award-winning author discusses her book, Reckonings, and how many have still not been held accountable for their crimes under the Third Reich

People & Politics

England’s Last Duel

For centuries, duelling was a gentleman’s right to keep their honour, before the practice was made unlawful. However, there was still time for one last duel in England…

People & Politics

What Were The Witch Hunts?

The witch-hunters of early modern Europe and America saw thousands tortured and sentenced to death, but what was a witch-hunt and why did this notorious practice happen?

People & Politics

The Myths Of Robin Hood

Hero, archer, lover, poacher, murderer, thief, vagabond… The story of Robin Hood has taken many forms through the ages, but is there any truth in the legend?