Plus what if D-Day had failed, why men were obsessed with codpieces, the lucha libre folk hero, the history of Paris and much more!
Unlike the aloof gods of Greece or Rome, the Norse pantheon took a much greater interest in the affairs of men. While many ancient deities tended to reflect some of the complexity and messiness of humanity, few captured this as clearly as the likes of Odin, Thor, Freyja and others. They weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, especially in their fight to prevent Ragnarok, which their own legends say they would never avoid. The gods of the Vikings are an interesting bunch, so what inspired these tales of futile war and limited power? And what does it tell us about the culture these gods sprung from?
You can expect to get the answers to these questions and more in the latest issue of All About History, now available at a newsstand near you and to order from MagazinesDirect. Here’s a closer look at our Norse Gods feature and the other fascinating stories you can explore in All About History 158. And keep an eye out for our editions in WH Smith and TG Jones, where you can enter a competition for £5,000 in cash prizes.
Norse Gods
Delve into the history of the Norse gods as we explore their origins, how the Vikings worshipped their gods, and what their myths reveal about the world they came from. You can also learn more about how these stories and legends influenced the world that followed.
Rebuilding Hiroshima
Today, Hiroshima is a thriving metropolis with a population of over a million people, but how did this city resurrect itself after an atomic bomb detonated over it on 6 August 1945? Learn about the remarkable recovery and the incredible costs of the bombing in our latest issue, marking the 80th anniversary.
History’s lost tombs
From the tomb of Nefertiti to the location of Shakespeare’s head, many major burials of famous historical figures remain unaccounted for. How did we lose sight of these tombs, and are we likely to locate them? We begin the search in this feature.
El Santo
The art of the luchador in Mexican wrestling is a celebrated role, but one man managed to elevate it to new heights. El Santo turned himself into a true folk hero, taking his skills from the ring to the silver screen and into legend. Discover his incredible story in our in-depth feature.
What if D-Day had failed?
Operation Overlord was a pivotal mission in the Allied effort to liberate Europe from the Nazis and bring an end to World War II. But many points existed where this gigantic military landing could have come undone, and what would have happened then? Expert Jonathan Trigg gives us his insight.
Plus much more
Also in this issue of All About History:
- Explore the history of Paris, from its earliest ancient origins to the upheaval of student protests in the 1960s as we dissect the rich tales from this iconic city.
- Discover the story of Lü Bu, the legendary Chinese warrior who was not to be trusted and maintained his power by switching sides.
- Why were medieval men obsessed with codpieces? Find out as we explore some of the stranger sides of medieval men’s fashion.
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