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In this issue

Reagan’s American dream - Phil Tinline on why the president’s efforts to conjure a golden version of the USA’s past proved so popular.
The mystery of the little green children - John Clark investigates a strange event that occurred in Suffolk in the mid-12th century.
Royal palace scandals - From Henry VIII’s love life to James VI’s witch obsession, Kate Williams picks out five dramatic events in royal history.

The Mongols conquer China

The Song dynasty meets a watery end at the battle of Yamen

The Mongols conquer China

1 min

"In times of political volatility, it's more vital than ever that we tell women's stories"

What impact has recent instability around the world had on the study of women’s history? Does our desire for strong female role models risk erasing complexity? And whose lives are still overlooked? Ahead of Women’s History Month, ELLIE CAWTHORNE spoke to three historians about the state of the discipline

"In times of political volatility, it's more vital than ever that we tell women's stories"

10+ mins

We are witnessing the biggest gathering of people in world history

I'M SURE, LIKE ME, READERS HAVE BEEN BOTH gripped and saddened this last month by the pictures of India's Kumbh Mela, the biggest pilgrimage in the world.

We are witnessing the biggest gathering of people in world history

3 mins

There are only a handful of survivors left who can say what happened

I WAS INTERVIEWING AN ALMOST 98-YEAR-OLD man about his memories of the Second World War this week.

There are only a handful of survivors left who can say what happened

3 mins

THE KING LOST KINGDOM

Battered by the Vikings, outshone by King Alfred, Mercia has long been painted as the also-ran of the Anglo-Saxon world. Yet, writes Max Adams, this mighty Midlands kingdom was at the very heart of the emergence of England

THE KING LOST KINGDOM

10 mins

You could say that Suetonius is the godfather of the murderous dynastic drama

Suetonius's Lives of the Caesars, a key source for the early Roman emperors, has just been translated anew by historian Tom Holland. He reveals what insights it yields into these titans of ancient history

You could say that Suetonius is the godfather of the murderous dynastic drama

10+ mins

Donald Trump has retaken the US presidency, repeating his vow to 'Make America Great Again'. But he's not the first to wield such a slogan. Back in the 1980s, Ronald Reagan stood for election with the same promise.Did he deliver?

Donald Trump's recurring battle cry \"Make America Great Again!\"- taps into a powerful sense among many Americans that life was better in the old days.

Donald Trump has retaken the US presidency, repeating his vow to 'Make America Great Again'. But he's not the first to wield such a slogan. Back in the 1980s, Ronald Reagan stood for election with the same promise.Did he deliver?

8 mins

Why, the villagers wondered, were they completely green?

The story of the otherworldly children of Woolpit has long been treated as folklore - but, as John Clark explains, the tale may not be as fanciful as it seems

Why, the villagers wondered, were they completely green?

6 mins

Five shocking tales from Britain's royal palaces

Royal residences have been a hotbed of drama, violence and intrigue down the centuries, as Kate Williams reveals

Five shocking tales from Britain's royal palaces

4 mins

How Britain found its frequency

When radios first appeared in British homes in the early 20th century, one thing soon became clear: domestic life would never be the same again. Beaty Rubens tracks Britons' reaction to this extraordinary new technology via seven cartoons

How Britain found its frequency

8 mins

The Victorians' cocaine habit

In the 19th century, a magic new drug took the medical community by storm, riding a wave of scientific endeavour.

The Victorians' cocaine habit

9 mins

Tower of light and dark

The gold-tipped monument that towers above Bath is an architectural jewel and a visceral reminder of the evils of slavery. PAUL BLOOMFIELD visits the newly restored haven built by the wealthy outcast William Beckford

Tower of light and dark

2 mins

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BBC History UK Magazine Description:

Publisher: Immediate Media

Category: Education

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

BBC History Magazine is Britain’s bestselling history magazine devoted to history enthusiasts of all levels of knowledge and interest. Published 13 times a year, BBC History Magazine brings history to life with informative, lively and entertaining features written by the world’s leading historians and journalists. Whether it is the history of our politics and institutions, or the fascinating stories of our private lives through the ages, BBC History Magazine sheds new light on the past and helps make more sense of today’s world.Covering the latest new developments in history and archaeology from Britain and around the world, the latest, most thought provoking historical research and strong links with TV and radio programming maximizing use of BBC’s existing expertise in the genre.

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