Plus the life of Dian Fossey, what if Elizabeth I had married, the Loudun possessions and much more!
Pompeii is a remarkable mix of wonder and tragedy. The eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed and buried much of the city and many of its inhabitants is the kind of natural disaster that’s difficult to imagine. The devastation was so complete and fast, it can send chills down your spine to contemplate it. But, the result has been an incredibly preserved example of ancient Roman life. Thanks to Pompeii we have been given amazing insights into the everyday life of people in this time.
And we’re learning new things all the time. This issue we wanted to take a look at the latest discoveries and new understandings of what Pompeii was like before and after the eruption.
You can read our findings and more in the latest issue of All About History, available now at a newsstand near you and available to order from MagazinesDirect. Here’s a closer look at our Pompeii feature and the other fascinating stories you can explore in All About History 174.
Secrets of Pompeii
We welcome Dr Jess Venner as our guide to the story of Pompeii and a breakdown of the all the latest discoveries that are revealing new and fascinating details about the city and the people who lived in it. Even after all these centuries, it’s a site that continues to surprise and amaze.
Moments that changed warfare
“War has changed, the importance of leadership has not.” So says military history expert Iain MacGregor as we discuss moments that have changed warfare and how they sent ripples through history, from the age of Julius Caesar right up to the war in Ukraine.
the Loudun possessions
In 1634 a French priest was sentenced to death for witchcraft. It was supposed to bring to a close a series of possessions of nuns in the town of Loudun, but was there more to it than that? We dig into this controversial tale of religion, power and passion that inspired Ken Russell’s The Devils.
Dian Fossey
Dian Fossey may well be known best by many for her story being adapted into a Hollywood movie starring Sigourney Weaver, Gorillas in the Mist. However, the real story of how this primatologist rose to prominence, the brutal methods she used to protect her gorillas and the horrific murder that ended her life are well worth uncovering.
What if Elizabeth I had married?
Could Elizabeth I have married Ivan the Terrible? It was a genuine option in front of the Virgin Queen as she used proposals of marriage as tools to maintain her control and improve the standing of England. But what other opportunities were there and how might they have impacted her reign? We find out in our latest What If interview.
Plus much more
Also in this issue of All About History:
- From the earliest use of a pentagram to the rise of spiritualism and wicca, we explore the history of occult practices and how they originated around the world.
- The Heian Period in Japan is remembered as an age of peace from which incredible art and literature (including possibly the first ever novel) emerged, but was it really as idyllic as some recall?
- As Europe was tearing itself apart in the Great War a band of artists were trying to make sense of the insanity… by making little sense themselves. We explore the rise of Dadaism this issue.
Order now from MagazinesDirect | Find your local newsstand | Subscribe and save
Subscribe to
All About History now for amazing savings!
