Plus the history of the common cold, searching for King Arthur, ancient Carthage and much more!
From ‘Bobbies’ on the street to convicts being deported to Australia, there’s a powerful legacy to the Victorian criminal justice system, but how did it come about. For this issue of All About History we wanted to dig into the history of crime and punishment in the 19th century and how growing urban populations gave rise to crime and triggered a response from the government. But why a police force and what impact did this have on incarceration, the prison system and more?
You can get the answers to these questions and more 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 Victorian Crime & Punishment feature and the other fascinating stories you can explore in All About History 167.
Victorian Crime & Punishment
From the first Bobbies to the growing penal state, we take a look at how the criminal justice system, much of which still exists today, was forged in the Victorian era. Professor Katherine Watson acts as our guide through the court houses and gaols.
Clothing the Third Reich
The Nazi regime concerned itself with a number of factors, but presentation was oddly among those it took the most seriously. How things looked was paramount to their agenda and what its representatives wore played a key role. We take a look at how they approached this and what it tells us this issue.
Ireland’s Pirate Queen
As Elizabeth I established herself as the monarch of a golden age in England, Grace O’Malley was fighting it out in Ireland to establish herself and even took to the seas to prove her worth. Discover her incredible story (and how she even met her English counterpart) in this feature.
History of the common Cold
How far back can we track the common cold? That’s what we wanted to find out when we chatted with David Miles, author Sneeze, a new book that looks at the history of the malady and what it tells us about how we treat such viruses today. It was a fascinating conversation that we’re sure you’ll enjoy.
On the trail of King Arthur
Is there any evidence that there was a real King Arthur? Well, there are certainly a number of places around Europe that claim some heritage with his story, but they are a little far apart to all be true. So, can we pick through the connections to find the truth?
Plus much more
Also in this issue of All About History:
- What if Tim Berners-Lee’s proposal for a web project had been rejected? Well, it would mean we have no internet today! We explore the other possibilities in our alternate history feature.
- From its battles with Rome to the surviving remnants of its civilisation in Northern Africa, uncover the history of ancient Carthage this issue.
- Huayna Capac was one of the most impactful emperors of the Inca Empire. Learn how he built on the legacy of his father Topa Inca as we break down his life and achievements.
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