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In this issue

CHRISTMAS HORRORS
Uncover the darker side of Yuletid

QUESTS FOR THE HOLY GRAIL
Tracking down the lost Cup of Christ

JANE AUSTEN’S ENGLAND
How Regency romance, society and family bonds inspired one of the nation’s greatest authors

WHAT IF ANNE HAD A SON?
How one heir would change history

EMPRESSES OF JAPAN
Women who ruled against the odds

ALL ABOUT SPICES
The trade that moved the world

HARVEY MILK ASSASSINATED

Politician Harvey Milk was one of the first openly gay elected officials in America.

1 mins

MICHAEL JACKSON'S THRILLER PREMIERES

The most famous and influential music video of all time, Thriller debuted on MTV on 2 December 1983, just over a year after the Thriller album had been released.

1 mins

PORTUGUESE NAU

Portugal 14th - 16th century

2 mins

BAHRI MAMLUK SPICE MERCHANT

Egypt 13th-14th century

1 mins

SPICE TOWER

This beautiful silver tower is one of many crafted for use during the Jewish ritual of Havdalah C.1800 1900

2 mins

SPICE ENTHUSIASTS

Meet some of the greatest ancient and medieval spice lovers

4 mins

THE VALUE OF SPICES

Roger Crowley explains how spices transformed the world and why they were such a valuable commodity

4 mins

HISTORIC SPICE MARKETS

Five of the oldest and most exciting places across the globe to restock your kitchen cupboard

4 mins

JANE AUSTEN'S ENGLAND

How Regency romance, society and family bonds inspired one of the nation's greatest authors

10+ mins

HISTORY'S BIGGEST TOY CRAZES

THE GIFTS THAT WENT FROM NOVELTY TO SUPERNOVA ON THE SHELVES

8 mins

Founder of the Persian Empire

How Cyrus the Great forged his kingdom using force and smart administration of his government

8 mins

JINGLE HELL

TEN DARK STORIES FROM CHRISTMASES PAST

9 mins

Empresses of Japan

The Land of the Rising Sun's eight female rulers are all but forgotten, but their lives and reigns were filled with drama

9 mins

Quest for the HOLY GRAIL

The search for the mythical relic unites the two strongest currents of European spirituality: Christianity and the legends of Arthur and his knights

6 mins

73 EASTING

SOUTHEASTERN IRAQ 26-27 FEBRUARY 1991

10+ mins

WHAT IF...ANNE BOLEYN AND HENRY VIII HAD A SON?

If she had given the monarch a male heir, the crowns of England and Scotland might never have been united

6 mins

MARIE ANTOINETTE: FASHION ICON

A new exhibition explores the enduring style of the infamous 18th-century French queen

2 mins

LEONARDO DA VINCI AN UNTRACEABLE LIFE

Deconstructing the mysterious life and work of the great Renaissance polymath

2 mins

EL GENERALISIMO

A new biography explores the life of Francisco Franco - the dictator who ruled Spain for 39 years

1 mins

INK! FROM THE AGE OF EMPIRE TO BLACK POWER, THE JOURNALISTS WHO TRANSFORMED BRITAIN

Bringing seven fascinating voices back into the limelight

1 mins

FRANKENSTEIN

A faithful and beguiling retelling of the original science fiction epic

2 mins

THE HURRICANE

Does this story of unjust incarceration stick to the evidence?

1 mins

LEMON SYLLABUB

ENGLAND, 16-19TH CENTURY

1 mins

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All About History UK Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Culture

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Bringing the past alive today!, All About History is the stunningly realised new magazine from the makers of How It Works and All About Space. Featuring beautiful illustrations, photos and graphics depicting everything from ancient civilisations to the Cold War, All About History is accessible and entertaining to all and makes history fun for the whole family.