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Ancient Civilisations
Inside The Ides Of March Plot
The who, what and where of one of histories most infamous assassinations
People & Politics
Discovering The Lost Maps Of The Caliphs
We speak with Yossef Rapoport about his work on a new book exploring early Islamic map-making, exploration and discovery
People & Politics
Galileo Vs The Church
From experiments to inquisition, discover the Renaissance scientist’s iconic clash with the pope and how he proved that the Earth goes around the Sun
People & Politics
The Real Wakanda – Inside the lost city of Benin
The capital of Africa’s Benin Empire astonished Europeans with its beauty, so why is there nothing left?
People & Politics
The Other Churchill’s Finest Hour
How soldier-statesman John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, set an example of excellence and British military might that inspired his most famous descendant of all — Winston Churchill
History of War
Did the Black Prince’s campaign of terror win his spurs?
The eldest son of Edward III was a renowned military commander, with reputation for chivalry – but this masked a sick taste for destruction and ultra violence
People & Politics
Poison And Politics – The role of deadly chemicals in royal lives explored
Eleanor Herman discusses how poisoning, both intentional and accidental, has played a massive role in the lives of European royal houses through the centuries
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Win a limited-edition Corgi Lightning model worth over £131
Your chance to win a quality die-cast model, complete with markings of the RAF’s iconic No.74 ‘Tiger’ Squadron
People & Politics
10 Biggest Fashion Icons Through History
Meet history’s most stylish figures, from fashion’s regal tastemakers to the style subversives that broke the mould
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FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival 2019
A staggering 160 events including authors, writers, historians, artists & more are set to make this year’s festival the best yet
History of War
WWII veteran on discovering Erwin Rommel’s HQ
North Africa veteran Alf Jackson recalls how he chanced upon the Desert Fox’s camp and even found a mysterious Kriegsmarine artefact
People & Politics
How India’s ‘Tiger of Mysore’ shocked the British Empire
Fearless British foe, restless moderniser and religious tyrant? Professor Janaki Nair uncovers the dramatic life and afterlife of Tipu Sultan
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Win a Spitfire Gin & Vodka gift set worth £100
History of War readers have the chance to win two bottles, plus a commemorative pin from Spitfire Heritage Distillers
History Of Royals
Queen Anne’s real ‘Favourite’: The rise and fall of Sarah Churchill
The last Stuart monarch of Britain had a decades-long friendship with the domineering Duchess of Marlborough – but their relationship turned into a bitter power struggle
History Of Royals
Romanov Exiles: How Britain Betrayed the Russian Royal Family
Royal historian Coryne Hall on how the British government left Tsar Nicholas II and his family to die
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Win a WWII miniature set worth £128
History of War subscribers have the exclusive chance to win this 6-pounder gun and crew set from renowned military miniatures designer Tom Gunn
History of War
Battle of the Bulge 1944: Hitler’s last gamble
In the frozen forest of the Ardennes, thousands of Wehrmacht troops made a final desperate bid to seize the crucial port of Antwerp and perhaps decisively defeat the Allies
People & Politics
HistFest 2018 starts a revolution
The inaugural three-day history festival treated audiences to a rich variety of talks from leading historians and experts
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History of War: 2018 Christmas Gift Guide
Take a look at this fantastic range of gift inspirations, including the latest military history books, games, commemorative accessories & more
History of War
The 12th Man: Exclusive Poster for WWII Resistance Thriller
Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Thomas Gullestad star in this true story of against-the-odds survival in occupied Norway
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People & Politics
The Vampire: A New History by Nick Groom book review
Professor Nick Groom explains in The Vampire: A New History how surgery, Serbia and Bram Stoker birthed the modern bloodsucker