Plus the life of April Ashley, lost jobs from history, the conquest of Siberia and much more!
It didn’t have to be the Tudors. This noble house had its ties to the throne, going back to Edward III, but that was the best it could do. Theirs was not a claim that could be backed by lineage; only on the battlefield. And yet, getting to the stage where Henry Tudor could lead an army against Richard III at Bosworth Field was a task in itself. The role of his mother, Margaret Beaufort, in this endeavour cannot be understated. This was a woman on a mission to see her son on the throne of England. She firmly believed that it was time for her family to forge a new dynasty and what she crafted has gone down in history.
You can learn all about this mission and the rise of the Tudors 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 lead feature and the other fascinating stories you can explore in All About History 157.
Rise of the Tudors
Henry Tudor’s ascent to the throne set in motion a brand new and history-making dynasty on the throne of England, but was it always going to end that way for the Wars of the Roses? We look at the way the house of Tudor positioned itself to claim the kingdom from Richard III.
The real Captain Morgan
Known as one of the most feared pirates in the Caribbean, Captain Henry Morgan is best known today by the brand of rum that bears his name. But who was this devilish seafarer really? We look at the life of the legendary pirate and learn what he really did with his time on the high seas.
Lost Jobs from history
Could one of these forgotten professions from history be where we turn in an age of AI? From Alewives to Soda Jerks, we look at a host of professions that have gradually been phased out thanks to technology and changing work conditions to learn what they were really about.
April Ashley
As a model and performer April Ashley was at the heart of 1960s fashion and glamour, even marrying a rich British aristocrat. But, when she was outed as transgender by the press, her life had to take a new path. Learn all about her pioneering career and activism with the authors of a new biography on her life.
Ancient ghosts
The idea of ghosts, spirits and spectres goes back to some of the earliest human civilisations as we tried to make sense of life, death and the things that we couldn’t explain. We discuss this in the context of the Mesopotamians with Dr Irving Finkel to see what similarities exist between now and then.
Plus much more
Also in this issue of All About History:
- We dedicate our all about section this issue to the story of the Cuban Revolution, from the coup that made Batista dictator, to the uprising that saw Fidel Castro and Che Guevara take power.
- How and why did Russia look to conquer Siberia? That’s the question we look to answer this issue as we examine the brutal conquest of this icy expanse and those it effected.
- What if the Confederates had won at the Battle of Antietam? Could this single exchange have changed the course of the American Civil War? We look to find out with expert help.
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