We look at maps through history, from the oldest known map to today’s cutting-edge satellite cartography. Discover maps of the planet, of the grave, and of imaginary lands! And, find out how to name a mountain!

Here’s to the 1860s! — Abraham Lincoln, Otto von Bismarck, Karl Marx, Japan’s Meiji, the Suez Canal, the Great Tea Race, the Hippomobile — the 1860s had all this and much more!!

The Middle East – an area of the world in the news every day! What’s its history? Here’s the fascinating and truly gripping tale of the years from 330 to 1453! 

Inventions - Past and Present — Think of a world without paper, rubber, glass, or odometers? Now think what led to each invention — and its follow-ups! And that is this issue!

The Moche of Peru — A people with no language (that we know of!)! Reed boats that can handle more than 150 pounds! Drones snapping “never-before-taken” photos! An irrigation system modern farmers would want! The Moche had it all!

‘Wet’ mummies, master potters, lacquerware makers, and more! A preference for the phoenix — and not the dragon! But a Dragon Boat Festival! Grave mounds hiding mysteries and riddles! The Chu have it all!

Athens — through Time — Mighty Acropolis! Majestic Parthenon! Contests between gods! A city whose people influence the path of Western Civilization! And it’s all in this issue on Athens!

Egypt —Through the Eyes of KV10 - Death in ancient Egypt! Not so scary if you are the pharaoh! All your subjects were there to help you join the sun god! Just how and why is all in DIG’s issue on the digging up Amenmesse’s tomb (KV 10)!

A maker and breaker of friendships and loyalties — so it has been, is, and most likely will be — with gold! Why? Well, let’s take a look — past, present, and even into the future — to see!

The Lure of Gold - A maker and breaker of friendships and loyalties — so it has been, is, and most likely will be — with gold! Why? Well, let’s take a look — past, present, and even into the future — to see!

Ludwig von Beethoven: Master Musician — His passion for music and creating compositions resulted in melodies played and replayed around the world. Go behind the scenes in this issue to uncover the secrets of his world and what drove this passion? 

Syria: Through Time — Conflict , tragedy, never-ending seem to define the Syria of today. But, take a deeper look! There are countless contributions to society—in science, architecture, music, for example. So, accept Yo-Yo Ma’s opening invitation to join him!

Liang Hongyu and the Song Dynasty — Onto the battlefield we go—with Liang Hongyu whose most successful weapon proved be to a drum! But, who was she? Why is so little known? What was her world? Answers include traitors, Disney’s Mulan, and ‘red jade’!

The World in the Year 800 C.E.— Europe’s “father,” Baghdad’s “great caliph,” Japan’s “Silk Road,” Afghanistan’s copper mining, Central America’s thriving city-states, Nigeria’s bronze masterpieces, China’s blast furnace breakthrough — all this and more in 800 C.E.!

Augustus, Rome's First Emperor - Octavius—Augustus—Caesar: Rome’s first emperor would answer to each of these names. But who was he? A statesman, strategist, visionary, patriot—and these just begin to tell his story!

Homer's Iliad - t’s a tale you know—but one so powerful that each time you “meet” it, you find more to like and perhaps dislike. Ancient, yes—but with something for every person and every age!

Egypt’s Ramses III — Ambition, intrigue, political assassination, a refugee crisis—the Ramses III issue has it all, plus the tale of a doomed prince and the world’s first recorded strike!

The Power of Fire
Mention the word "fire" and what images come to mind? Look no further than this issue for answer to who, when, where, why, how, and what contributed to the "power" of this world!

Parallel Lives Rallying For Causes—Centuries Apart
The ancient Greek biographer Plutarch paralleled the lives of famed Greek and Roman personalities. DIG parallels Plutarch’s choices with modern-day people, including women! Thought-provoking!

Brazil, a Land Claimed by a Treaty
Can a treaty really divide the world? In 1494, it could and did—and its effects are still felt today, not just in Brazil, but in traditions throughout the world.

Isabel I of Castile
Determined,  clever, far-sighted, royal—definitely a person who played a role in changing the world—and here’s your chance to meet her up close and personal!

Ganges River 
Revealed for you in this issue are the facts, myths, and discoveries that have made the powerful Ganges River the center of the universe for countless people through the millennia.

What’s Up With Eclipses?  
The sight of a lifetime—a solar eclipse! Hyperbole? No! The attempts to view, record, understand, and predict them through the millennia offer many answers.

Beijing Through Time – A fascinating, engaging, and informative look at the history of China’s capital city of Beijing—from past to present

 Trajan - An engaging face-to-face “personal” encounter with one of ancient Rome’s most celebrated and far-sighted emperors!

What time is it? A simple question? Not really! The answer depends on where you live and when, as well as what you believe and what natural resources are available

The Olympics—A Look Back! What’s the same? What’s different? A who’s who—women included. Plus a trip to the sites—past and present—whatt they and the finds tell us.

It is the Year One. Rome rules the West, China the East. The records reveal they meet only along trade routes—sharing much, yet keeping many secrets.

Divining the future is a millennia-old practice! Digs and surviving texts have revealed much about the methods and beliefs. See also how they affect history.

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Dig Into History is the magazine where history and archaeology meet for children ages 9 to 14 years.  Each issue covers an individual theme with a special 10- to 12-page section that focuses on an archaeological discovery or topic.  Articles are written by experts and always accompanied by word games and projects.

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