Plus ancient Babylon, the theatre of the ridiculous, what if Nixon had beaten JFK and much more!
Immortalised on film by Charlton Heston in 1961, who was the real El Cid? How did a Castilian knight find himself ruler of his own kingdom? What would set him against both Muslim and Christian armies in the age of the Reconquista? These are just some of the questions we looked to answer as we put together our latest issue. The cover feature of All About History 153 delves into the life of the man named Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar whose prowess and chivalry earned him the name as-Sayyid (the master) and became the moniker that we know today.
You can discover the truth about this legendary knight 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 El Cid feature and the other fascinating stories you can explore in All About History 153.
El Cid: The Spanish Crusader
Who was Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the man who would become better known to the world as El Cid? We take a look at the rise of this Castilian knight, how he earned a reputation for bravery and fair-dealing from allies and adversaries alike to become the iconic figure he is today.
Revolutionary women
From freedom fighters against imperial occupation to leaders of political movements, we explore just some of the women who have stood up for what they believe in against much more powerful opposition. Who were these women and what were their fates? You’ll have to read to find out.
Charles Ludlum
New York City has been the fertile earth from which all sorts of fascinating creative movements have emerged, but few were as strange and groundbreaking as Charles Ludlam’s Ridiculous Theatrical Company. Discover his unique approach to theatre and hear some someone who worked with Ludlam.
Artemisia I of Caria
As the 300 Spartans held Xerxes’ army at Thermopylae, the Athenians were holding back his navy at Salamis. Interestingly, among the leading commanders of the Persian navy was Queen Artemisia, in the field and leading her own squadron. Learn why she was there and how she fared in this feature.
10 greatest chinese inventions
From gunpowder to the toothbrush, there are all sorts of fascinating inventions whose origins can be traced back to ancient China. Discover the story behind some of the most influential and how they spread around the world.
Plus much more
Also in this issue of All About History:
- What if Richard Nixon had won the 1960 US presidential election, beating John F Kennedy in the process? We explore the possibilities of this history-making event.
- From the first recorded laws of Hammurabi to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, we break down the history of one of the ancient world’s most influential kingdoms.
- Explore Britain in the 1980s with photos that capture the joy and turmoil of a decade that was full of cultural and societal change.
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