The story of the British engineer who helped create one of the most famous aircraft of all time… Throughout the history of flight, no aircraft has become as iconic as the Supermarine Spitfire. During the Second World War, these fighters … Continued
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Fascinating facts about the beach landings of 6 June 1944
Fifth episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
Public historian and star of the hit BBC podcast You’re Dead To Me, Greg Jenner talks at York’s Eboracum Roman Festival about his children’s books, his career, the importance of history and the significance of York as a historic city
Fourth episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
How a British Royal Navy crew turned on Captain William Bligh and how he and his allies survived their journey to safety
Plus life as a POW in Colditz, what if 9/11 had been stopped, Elizabeth II’s fashion and much more!
Third episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
Exclusive All About History art from issue 169
Second episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
Eleanor was repeatedly blamed for failures in the Second Crusade, while chroniclers suspected she was having an affair with her uncle
Debut episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
Unlock the inner workings of some of the world’s greatest wonders
The Plantagenet king whose defeat would lead to the rise of Tudor England
Unlock the possibilities of the past with experts in new podcast series from the makers of All About History and History Of War
New history special explores the country from its mythologic past to its high-tech present
Plus Alexander the Great’s ruthless mother, the history of Hong Kong, cruel and unusual punishments, and much more!
New special reflects on 250 years of history to mark this year’s anniversary of American Independence
This historic building is the oldest surviving Islamic building in the world with links to Judaism and Christianity
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The most important building in Maori meetings grounds resembles an ancestor’s body
The 13th century Scottish warrior who defied Kind Edward I of England and met a gruesome end
Plus the history of the common cold, searching for King Arthur, ancient Carthage and much more!
