Plus the stranded cosmonaut, history’s strangest pets, China’s golden age and much more!
What was life like in England in the time of William Shakespeare? Thankfully, with our never-ending interest in the history of the Tudors and Stuarts we have a lot of information about daily life in this era as the Bard rose to fame in the theatre scene of London. But what events were happening around him that might have influenced his work? Who were the other playwrights, performers and theatre-owners who he interacted with and competed against? These are some of the questions we look to answer in our latest cover feature.
You can learn all about the streets of Shakespeare’s London 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 Shakespeare’s London feature and the other fascinating stories you can explore in All About History 149.
Shakespeare’s London
We take a walk along the southern bank of the River Thames, explore cheapside and explore the pubs, pits and theatres of London in the time of William Shakespeare. What were the sights and sounds that inspired some of history’s greatest writing? We find you those answers this issue.
The history of ghosts
From wicked spectres in the ancient world to phantoms haunting the photographs of the Victorians, we look to chronicle the ever-changing history of ghosts this issue. How did different eras think about and imagine spooky spirits and what can we learn about their cultures as a result?
All about Gladiators
Our All About section this issue is dedicated to the history of gladiators. From their original role as a funereal tribute all the way up to battles in the Colosseum, find out how they became so popular in ancient Rome and why they declined.
The last comrade
Did you know that in 1991 as the USSR came to an end there was still a Cosmonaut orbiting the Earth with no way of getting home? Well, now you do and you can read this amazing story about how Sergei Krikalev returned to Earth to find his nation had disappeared in our latest issue.
History’s strangest pets
From alligators to wombats, we chronicle some of history’s most bizarre animal companions. We’ve got giraffes, bears, tigers and so much more and even some famous owners too like Tippi Hedren, Audrey Hepburn, Salvador Dali, Katherine of Aragon, Teddy Roosevelt and Elizabeth II.
Plus much more
Also in this issue of All About History:
- We know all about the incredible expanse and lengthy history of the Ottoman Empire, but what about its contributions to science and technology? We find out this issue.
- How did the Tang Dynasty reshape China and give birth to a golden age for the nation? We explore this transformative era in history.
- What if Maria Theresa had been able to remain Holy Roman Empress and become its first female ruler? What impact could that have had on the other thrones of Europe and the conflicts that followed?
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