The perfect gift or way to wind down, the All About History annual brings you incredible stories from the past
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History of War
“Alesia could have been not only a catastrophic defeat for the Roman army, but strategically and politically, for Rome itself” – Q & A with Iain MacGregor
Ahead of his appearance at Chelsea History Festival, Iain MacGregor speaks to us about the five-key elements of warfare, the importance of the siege of Alesia and the defining battle of the American Civil War
Ancient Civilisations
What if Spartacus had won? – Almost History Season 2 kicks off with a Roman rebellion
Episode 1 of our new season of the ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History is available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
History of War
“It’s like something out of a thriller” – Guy Walters on the Polish Home Army’s extraordinary theft of a V2 rocket
The V2 was one of the deadliest weapons of the Second World War – so just how was one smuggled out of occupied Poland, all the way to the British isles?
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Almost History Vs The Odyssey – History experts dissect Christopher Nolan’s film
In a change of format for Almost History: The What If podcast, the team reflect on the accuracy of the recent blockbuster epic
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All About History preview: War of three kings, Bayeux Tapestry secrets, the making of Freddie Mercury
Plus was the Cult of Kali real, how the Confederates surrendered at Appomattox, what if Carthage had defeated Rome and much more!
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World War II Anniversary Collection – Bumper pack of WWII content available now
Get our Defining Battles of World War II special plus 8 additional gifts today!
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All About History preview: Vlad the Impaler, Egyptian archaeology, the plot to assassinate Roman senators
Plus novelty political candidates, the truth about Roswell, Victorian superstitions and much more!
Ancient Civilisations
Who were the Sea Peoples?
The Sea Peoples are a mysterious group from the late Bronze Age that some have blamed for the collapse of many ancient communities, but is that fair?
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All About History preview: Greek myths and monsters, Hammer Horror, Portugal’s corpse queen
Plus Japan’s sword saint, the real Troy, the history of the CIA, medieval battlefield medicine and much more!
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“The idea is to be authentic” – How a passion for history informs the Assassin’s Creed series
Ubisoft’s resident historian, Thierry Noël, talks to us about capturing the small details, historical accuracy and bringing more of the past to life in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
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Win Hammer Horror blu-ray bundles
3 copies to be won by answering a simple question
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“You can’t beat Edward II, really, can you?” – Charlie Higson on being a history fan, Chalke Festival and the gruesome deaths of British Royals
Comedian and author Higson discusses his love of history and his many exciting history projects
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What if the Bolshevik Revolution had failed? – Episode 6 of Almost History out now
Sixth episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
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All About History preview: Battle for America, history of Lego, slavery in Rome
Plus forgotten female dragon slayers, regency fashion, the Viking battle for Scotland and much more!
People & Politics
What happened to the Jules Rimet World Cup trophy?
The original World Cup was stolen twice… and may never be found again
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“They took Henry VIII’s court by storm through their brilliance, ambition and larger than life personalities” – Tracy Borman discusses the Boleyn family
Anne Boleyn and her notorious relatives have dominated the history books, often portrayed as opportunistic schemers who would do anything to get closer to the Crown. But was this the case? Tracy Borman, historian and author of the bestselling novel The House of Boleyn, explains who the Boleyns really were…
History of War
“Mitchell excelled in leadership, recognising talent and embrace technology. Above all he was a superb engineer” – Q&A with Paul Beaver on R J Mitchell, the father of the Spitfire.
The story of the British engineer who helped create one of the most famous aircraft of all time…
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History of War
Were drones used on D-Day? And 9 more things you didn’t know about Operation Overlord
Fascinating facts about the beach landings of 6 June 1944
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What if the US dropped the atomic bomb in Korea? – Episode 5 of Almost History out now
Fifth episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player
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“There’s all sorts of ways to engage with the past”: An Interview with Greg Jenner
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
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What if America lost the Revolutionary War ? – Episode 4 of Almost History out now
Fourth episode of new ‘What If?’ podcast from All About History available now – Subscribe today on your preferred podcast player