Plus life in Roman Britain, the Inca at war, Saint Catherine of Siena and much more!
What drove thousands of European men to leave their homes and seek conflict in the Middle East? For this issue of All About History, we wanted to dig into the roots and first confrontations of the First Crusade and how it set the scene for generations of conflict to come. With religious battles being fought in the Holy Land and in Europe, it was a bloody and brutal era. Why did it begin though? Who were the ringleaders? And was there more motivating the crusade than religious conviction?
You can get the answers to these questions 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 First Crusade feature and the other fascinating stories you can explore in All About History 147.
the First Crusade
What started the Crusades? For generations, Christians sought to seize and then hold control of Jerusalem, but there was more to the crusades than that. There were battles in Europe as well as the Middle East, persecutions, pogroms, new princes crowned and so much more. We dig into the origins and impact of the First Crusade in our cover feature this issue.
Amazing Ancient Shipwrecks
We explore the incredible treasures that have been lost and discovered beneath the waves in this extensive feature. Exploring wrecks from around the world, find out what things we have been able to learn about ancient civilisations thanks to these challenging and treacherous sites.
Saint Catherine of Siena
Considered the second patron saint of Italy after Saint Francis of Assisi, Catherine of Siena was a woman driven forcefully by her religious convictions. Discover the sacrifices she made to her own well-being and the incredible aid she offered to her people.
Shocking Political Scandals
The world of politics is only ever a few days from its next political scandal these days, but as it happens not much has changed in that regard. From the ancient world to today, power (or proximity to it) has a tendency to trip people up. Here explore some of history’s most memorable trespasses.
the Inca at war
Thanks to their innovative tactics and equipment, the Inca managed to conquer a massive swathe of South America and create their empire. From its earliest days to its peak, we dissect how this unique war machine managed to earn supremacy over the region and why it fell to Spanish invaders.
Plus much more
Also in this issue of All About History:
- The First Crusade was only one instance of Christendom and the Islamic Caliphate clashing, but what was the Caliphate and why was it disbanded in 1924? We find out.
- What if George Washington had accepted being made king of the new United States instead of being elected president? We explore the possibilities and why it didn’t happen.
- From Hadrian’s Wall to grand villas, we take a look at life in Roman Britain for both its local inhabitants and high-powered citizens of the empire.
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