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All About History issue preview – The First Americans, Tudor fashion tips, school history

Plus secrets of the goddesses, stars behind bars, the Lavender Scare and much more!

A female African-American officer faces off against a white general. Both are in US military uniform.

History of War

Review: The Six Triple Eight – Tyler Perry’s latest is burdened by melodrama

Nuance gets lost in the mail as overblown dialogue and heavy-handed drama reduces African-American women war heroes to one-dimensional characters.

People & Politics

“King was threatening to the establishment” – Expert reflects on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr

On this MLK day, find out what Kevin K Gaines believes we don’t discuss enough about the Civil Rights leaders’ message and how his message has been misrepresented

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All About History 152 Wallpapers

Exclusive All About History art from issue 152

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All About History issue preview – Anne of Cleves, crime in blackout London, hidden secrets in art

Plus the Inca Alexander, the high-seas battle against slavery, what if Marilyn Monroe had lived and much more!

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History of the Dark Ages – How the downfall of Rome plunged Europe into chaos

From Vikings to Byzantium and Charlemagne to the Saxons, explore the wide world of Dark Ages Europe

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What If: Alternative history of the 20th Century

Exploring the strange possibilities for history if 20th century events went a different way

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All About History 151 Wallpapers

Exclusive All About History art from issue 151

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The History of Fashion – Discover the remarkable evolution of style

From corsets and codpieces to fast fashion, uncover everything you want to know about fashion through the ages

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History of Science – Explore the most fascinating discoveries in humanity’s quest for knowledge

Discover some of the biggest and most exciting scientific events and discoveries which helped shape the world as we know it!

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Regency Britain – Discover the era of decadence, scandal and conflict

Unravel the vice and crime behind the glamour and fashion of one of Britain’s most consequential periods

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History’s Biggest Traitors – Enter a murky world of treason and betrayal

From Judas to Benedict Arnold, learn why these men and women turned and the consequences they faced

A group of soldiers rest in a snowy trench

History of War

Russian Roulette – Anna Reid on Britain’s Intervention in Civil War

As the ‘war to end all wars’ reached its bloody crescendo, a foolhardy intervention was launched into Russia’s civil war, which ended in defeat and a sinister complicity.

A painted portrait of Henry James Nicholas. He is wearing ANZAC uniform and holds a rifle in his right hand.

History of War

Kiwi Amateur Boxer to Ypres Legend: VC Heroes

During an ANZAC offensive at Ypres, this Kiwi single-handedly took down a German strongpoint, earning a Victoria Cross.

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History Vs Hollywood – The ultimate guide to blockbuster blunders and ancient epic fails

Love movies? Love history? Hate how Hollywood gets its historical movies wrong? Then we have the All About History special for you!

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All About History issue preview – Victorian Underworld, Saturnalia, history of feasts

Plus Terry Deary, the fall of the Tsars, forgotten lives of queer men and much more!

The silhouettes of Polish soldiers explore the dark ruins of the monastery while light streams in through the window holes.

History of War

Cassino ’44: Melee in the Mountains

Entrenched under an ancient monastery, fanatical Germans held back the Allies in Italy. We spoke with James Holland, who reveals why the campaign was so costly and how his view of the battles have changed