Plus the fall of Rome, the rise of the WAAF, what if the Nazis got the A-bomb and much more!
Much of what we know about the Aztecs came from the Spanish invaders who had pretty obvious reasons to portray them as savages or godless to justify their colonialism. But, what can’t be denied is that this mighty empire did practice human sacrifice and even cannibalism as part of its regular sacred rites. So, why was that the case? What did the Aztecs believe they would gain or how did they think their gods would be appeased by such actions? This issue, we wanted to get the bottom of those questions.
You can uncover the secrets of Aztec sacrifice 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 Aztec feature and the other fascinating stories you can explore in All About History 164.
Aztec Sacrifice
Why woudl the Aztecs believe that sacrificing their enemies would bring balance to the cosmos? We explore the relgious and mythic origins of this brutal practice and explain its role in Aztec society in our cover feature this issue.
Deadly Diet Tips
Looking to drop a little weight in the New Year is nothing new and there have been some pretty extreme suggestions over the years for how to look your best. We break down some of the most idiotic and deadly so you know exactly what to avoid.
Rise of the WAAF
They were the women behind The Few, but also so much more than that. The women who served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, both on the ground and in the air, played a vital role in supplying, providing aid and planning for Britain’s victory in WWII. We break down the full history in this feature.
Baroness of the sea
Anna Brassey was a woman of means, so why did she set out with her husband and children to sail the world, putting her life at risk in the process? Because she had an adventurer’s spirit above all else and made herself one of the great pioneers of the waves, as you can read for yourself.
Spy Mania
In print, on the TV and on the silver screen, the spy was the dominant topic during the 1960s with characters like James Bond emerging as icons of the era. So, what was behind this massive interest in espionage in this particular period?
Plus much more
Also in this issue of All About History:
- How did the fall of the Western Roman Empire leave a lasting impact on Europe? We take a look at the wider ramifications of this historic event.
- The Edo Period of Japan was one of relative peace for the region, but also one of great artistic blossoming. We break it all down in our dedicated All About section this issue.
- What if the Nazis had gotten the a-bomb first? They were certainly striving for it, but what got in their way and where might they have dropped it? We get some expert insight.
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