In this issue of Inside History, we take a closer look at the so-called Custer Myth. Despite losing his life at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, General George A. Custer has gone on to become an American Hero made famous with his heroic "Last Stand." But how much of this is pure fiction as the battle has been reassessed over time and who was responsible for creating this image?

We also delve into the world of history-based podcasts which have become popular in recent years. Is this the new way we can expect history to be told? Along the way, we have handpicked our favourite podcasts and we chat with historian Sam Willis and self-proclaimed "fan" of history, Charlie Higson who are both making the most of this new way of telling history.

We also have articles by Mark Turnbull, Rosemary Hayes and much more.



Issue 14 features Anne Boleyn by Natalie Grueninger which coincides with the release of her new book, The Final Year of Anne Boleyn. We also take a closer look at the life of a Georgian Hangman, How to tackle a Mongol invasion and the assassination of the Romanovs.

We also talk to Holocaust survivor Josef Lewkowicz who went on to become a Nazi Hunter after the war. His extraordinary story can be found in more detail with his must-read book, The Survivor.

Plus we have a whole heap of reviews and so much more.

New parchments recently obtained by the British Library reveal new information about the imprisonment of Mary, Queen of Scots. It gives us a glimpse of her treatment under Sir Ralph Sadler. We also feature the Pendle Witches and Isabel Robey who was largely forgotten at the famous trial. 

Plus we have the latest books, latest streams and how best to spend your time in the stunning city of Edinburgh. All of this plus so much more can be found in the latest issue of Inside History.

History tells us that Billy The Kid was gunned by Pat Garrett on the 14th of July 1881. Whilst this is what many believe, the story of what happened that night was turned upside down with the emergence of a man called Brushy Bill Roberts who claimed that he was Billy The Kid in the late 1940s. Was Brushy Bill really Billy The Kid? We take a closer look at the arguments on both sides of the story.

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The Bloody Benders, Richard III, Abolition in Yorkshire, Georgian Bare Knuckle Boxing, Interviews with Matt Lewis and Matt Hookings, and much more.

In 1915, Harold Gillies witnessed the rise in horrific facial wounds inflicted by a new style of warfare...He would go on to become the pioneer of plastic surgery. This special issue features the release of Dr Lindsey Fitzharris's new book The Facemaker about Gillies and will include an article by Robert Kirby, an interview with Lindsey Fitzharris and of course, a review of her new book.

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Hedda Hopper, The Gossip Girl. Inside Operation Mincemeat, Sleeping with the Enemy, The Normans. Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts...and much more

In 1902, Harry Houdini came to entertain the town of Blackburn. As always, he set a challenge to the locals to produce locks that he could not escape from. William Hodgson took on the challenge that nearly brought down "The Handcuff King". 

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Burton & Taylor, Wyatt Earp, The Real Trojan War? 48 Hours in Carlisle, Dr John Woolf Interview, Dean Reed, Red Elvis, and much much more.

This issue of Inside History focuses on the history of exploration from the Vikings to Apollo 15. As always we have gathered the finest historians to show you everything you need to know. 

Featuring:

Sir Walter Raleigh's quest for El Dorado, Nellie Bly's race around the world, Micrographica: How exploration of the everyday changed the way we look at everything, Henry Morton Stanley, Scott Vs Amundsen: The Race to the South Pole, Ernest Shackleton, Apollo 15 and much more.

Join Inside History as we talk a closer look at The History of Film. From its humble origins to creating some of the world's most iconic moments. Along the way, we will also look at how some films can flop at the box office only to become classics later, explain why Casablanca just might be the greatest War film of all time and how the silent era inspired even modern filmmakers.

From Stan Laurel, Lon Chaney to Marilyn Monroe and John Williams we explore not only what happened on screen but also those behind the scenes who have played a part in some of the greatest movies of all time.

With essays on:

George Melies, Casablanca, The Cabinet of Dr Caligari, Psycho, Leni Riefenstahl, Warner Brothers, Ealing Studios, Lon Chaney, Silent Clowns and much more.

For our next issue we take a closer look at the theme of Protest from the events of Peterloo to the fall of the Berlin. Inside we cover a whole range of historical protests and the individuals who led the charge for change. This issues includes:

John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, The Suffragettes, Billie Holiday and the role music has played in protests, The Civil Rights Movement, We are the People: The Fall of the Berlin Wall, Bloody Sunday at Trafalgar Square, and much much more.

Inside History delves into the murky world of Espionage. From the 16th Century to the Cold War, we take a closer look at those individuals involved in the spying game. From Sir Francis Walsingham's early web of spies in order to protect Elizabeth I to moles who learned to infiltrate the powers that be to sit right next to the powerful.

Featuring articles from:

Dr Helen Fry (MI9)

Trevor Barnes (Dead Doubles)

Iain MacGregor (Checkpoint Charlie: The Cold War, the Berlin Wall and the most dangerous place on Earth)

Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall

Olivia Smith

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For our next issue we take a closer look at Assassins & Assassinations that had a significant impact on the world. From the Assassination of Thomas Becket to Anwar Sadat, our team of Historians, Writers and Journalists look at those who carried out the Assassinations and the impact that the killings had.

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The Power behind the Throne focuses on those individuals or organisations that held the real power behind the state over time. From Parliament challenging the power of the Monarchy, the mistresses that held the control of the powerful, how secrets could bring down the elite and how the military wielded the sword of power.

As always we have gathered the finest historians writing about their specialist fields including:

Lauren Johnson (Shadow King), Matthew Lewis (Richard III: Loyality binds me), Helen Carr (HistoryHit: Hidden Histories), Debbie Kilroy (GetHistory) and many more.

Join us for this journey as we ask, who was the real Power behind the Throne?

Inside History delves into the world of Witchcraft for our third issue. Join us as we go in search of the notorious Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins with Dr Scott Eaton, take a closer look at the Malleus Maleficarum with Robert Walsh and examine the blurred boundaries of Witchcraft and Nursing with Louise Wyatt.

We will also enter Salem and Pendle whilst also investigating the role James the first played in the 17th century witch hunts. Wiccans are still very much part of society with Christa Avampto casting her eyes on the 21st century Wicca in New York. All of this and more in our latest issue of Inside History.

From H.H Holmes to the infamous case of Burke and Hare we investigate how crime has shaped our societies over time. We look at the many trials Lizzie Borden faced through the trial that set her free to how the media and history has represented the crime in Fall River. Our expert writers also investigate Prohibition, Dick Turpin, Al Capone and how the detection of crime has evolved over time.

As always, we have gathered experts in their fields including Dr Nell Darby, Dr Rebecca Frost, Dr Stephen Carver, Dr Elliot Watson, Dr John Woolf and many others.

For our first issue, we focus on the gruesome theme of Medicine and Surgery. Join us as we explore its grisly history through articles written by Dr Lindsey Fitzharris, Dr John Woolf, Louise Wyatt, Dominic Kirby and Nick Kevern.

From Galen, Plague Doctors to the pioneering work of Florence Nightingale and others, this issue covers major themes within the history of Medicine.

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