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What if Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn had a son? This and more British history questions answered by experts
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Delve into the tumultuous history of Russia and how it has been shaped and reshaped by forces both internal and external over the centuries
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All About History issue preview – The First Americans, Tudor fashion tips, school history
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All About History issue preview – Anne of Cleves, crime in blackout London, hidden secrets in art
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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
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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
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History Vs Hollywood – The ultimate guide to blockbuster blunders and ancient epic fails
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All About History issue preview – Victorian Underworld, Saturnalia, history of feasts
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All About History issue preview – Shakespeare’s London, history of ghosts, gladiators
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All About History issue preview – Flawed founding of the United States, Henry V, ancient lovers
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All About History issue preview – The First Crusade, ancient shipwrecks, political scandals
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