History of War
WAR WITH THE USA
The pirates were dealt a severe blow when a new nation appeared on the scene
3 min |
Issue 141
History of War
Heroes of the Victoria Cross - KEITH PAYNE
Under monsoon conditions in the Central Vietnamese Highlands, this Australian soldier ignored his injuries to hold back a communist attack and ensure that no man was left behind
6 min |
Issue 141
History of War
GODFATHER OF THE SAS? T.E. LAWRENCE
Nearly 90 years after his death, the famously unorthodox officer deserves to be remembered as an early inspiration for the British special forces
10+ min |
Issue 141
History of War
ATTACK ON THE TIRPITZ MEDAL
The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was awarded to the helmsman of a midget submarine for his part in a mission that seriously damaged the German battleship
1 min |
Issue 141
All About History UK
THE GREAT SURVIVOR ANNE OF CLEVES
How she turned rejection into lifelong fortune, favour and independence
10+ min |
Issue 151
All About History UK
EXPLAINING THE ENLIGHTENMENT
Professor John Robertson ponders how the historiography of the movement has changed
4 min |
Issue 151
All About History UK
ENLIGHTENMENT ARCHITECTURE
Amazing buildings inspired by neoclassical and rococo ideas
4 min |
Issue 151
All About History UK
PETIT TRIANON
Versailles, France 1762 - present
1 min |
Issue 151
All About History UK
DEVILS IN THE DARK
CRIME IN BLACKOUT LONDON
9 min |
Issue 151
All About History UK
THE INCA ALEXANDER
How Topa Inca Yupanqui built on the conquests of his forebears and expanded his empire
6 min |
Issue 151
All About History UK
THE LOST CITIES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
Uncovering the history and legacy of some of the world's most mysterious locations
8 min |
Issue 151
All About History UK
BATTLE OF CHAERONEA
CHAERONEA, GREECE 3 AUGUST 338 BCE
9 min |
Issue 151
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A WEAPON FOR ABOLITION
Stephen Taylor recounts the story of HMS Black Joke and the West Africa Squadron's fight to stop slavery
7 min |
Issue 151
All About History UK
A VERY BRITISH CULT: ROGUE PRIESTS AND THE ABODE OF LOVE
How a sinister Victorian sect operated deep in the heart of rural Somerset
1 min |
Issue 151
All About History UK
GLADIATOR II
Scott offers up a new swords and sandals spectacle for the mob
2 min |
Issue 151
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What If...MARILYN MONROE HAD LIVED?
After defeating her darkest demons, what could the world expect from the iconic star in later years?
7 min |
Issue 151
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THE APOTHECARY'S WIFE
Exploring the commodification of domestic medical remedies
2 min |
Issue 151
All About History UK
HER SECRET SERVICE
The forgotten women of a shadowy world are given their place in history
1 min |
Issue 151
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ROBERT HOOKE MICROSCOPE
An essential but imperfect implement that helped pioneer scientific observation England, 1675
2 min |
Issue 151
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THE FALL OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE
How military errors and a failure to modernise helped to bring down the tsars
6 min |
Issue 150
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FEMALE PHYSICIANS OF THE MIDDLE AGES
Determined to make a difference despite the male dominance of the medical world, these pioneering women overcame numerous obstacles in their efforts to aid the infirm
6 min |
Issue 150
All About History UK
SIEGE OF TOULON
TOULON, FRENCH REPUBLIC SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 1793
10 min |
Issue 150
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A HISTORY OF FEASTING
Brian Hayden explains the social, political and cultural importance of these grand occasions
4 min |
Issue 150
All About History UK
"EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE DAVID, NOBODY WANTS TO BE GOLIATH"
Author Terry Deary discusses his career, writing history, the success of Horrible Histories and his new book
10+ min |
Issue 150
All About History UK
“lo Saturnalia!"
What was the 'Roman Christmas\"?
10 min |
Issue 150
All About History UK
REDISCOVERING THE FORGOTTEN LIVES OF QUEER MEN
We speak to the editor of a groundbreaking new collection that uncovers what life was like for gay men when homosexuality was illegal in Britain
9 min |
Issue 150
All About History UK
VICTORIAN UNDERWORLD
Discover the gangs that lurked down the dark alleys of 19th century Britain
10+ min |
Issue 150
Best of British
In the Best Possible Taste
Derek Lamb remembers the wireless wizardry of Kenny Everett
6 min |
December 2024
Best of British
Animal Magic
Hilary Middleton recalls a children's author whose tales are still enjoyed today
5 min |
December 2024
Best of British
BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER
BoB's very own Time Lord prepares for an alternative to panto, recalls his early reading choices and having his scenes cut from two cutting edge comedies
2 min |