All About History UK - Issue 130

In this issue

Corruption of Henry VIII
How the Tudor king became a ruthless tyrant.

The Real Gentleman Jack
Explore the groundbreaking life of Anne Lister.

Hunt for the Phantom Killer
Who was it that haunted the shadows of a Texan community?

Historical Treasures - FIRST EDITION OF ROBINSON CRUSOE

Widely considered one of the first English novels, copies of this first edition are increasingly rare England, 1719

2 mins

TAKING THE GRAND TOUR

Professor Roey Sweet reveals why young British men journeyed to Europe as an important part of their education

4 mins

THE CORRUPTION OF HENRY VIII

How the Tudor king went from Renaissance prince to blood-soaked tyrant

10+ mins

GETTING HIGH WITH THE ANCIENTS

From drinking parties to medicinal cures and religious rituals

10 mins

The City of Peace

Perfectly situated between East and West, Baghdad became one of the Silk Road's leading centres of trade, science and cultural exchange

6 mins

The Life of GENTLEMAN JACK

Anne Lister was a true trailblazer, and today her story continues to inspire

9 mins

HUNT FOR THE PHANTOM KILLER

Who was the masked man who held the region of Texarkana in a grip of fear?

10+ mins

THE FIRST SHOGUN

How an exile took power in an age of murderous intrigue and a teetering empire

9 mins

What If...THE CHARTISTS HAD SUCCEEDED?

Winning the vote, and a voice, for the working man would change the political and social structure of Britain forever

8 mins

LEMON JUMBLES

A SPICED AND SUGARY KNOTTED BISCUIT, ENGLAND, 1485-PRESENT

1 min

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All About History UK Magazine Description:

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.