All About History UK - Issue 131

In this issue

Troy: Beyond the Myth
Uncover the real history of this extraordinary ancient city.

Failed Colonies of North America
The mysterious and terrible fates of the first settlers.

The Radical Astronomer
How a Renaissance noble became infatuated with the stars..

BEYOND THE MYTHS TROY

Unearth the true history of this legendary city and discover what still remains

10+ mins

THE BIRTH OF THE YAKUZA

The Yakuza like to glamourise their samurai origins, but their real roots are in the gambling gangs of two centuries ago

8 mins

FAILED COLONIES OF NORTH AMERICA

The New World promised riches and expanded empires, but often it was the poorest who paid the price

9 mins

RE-DISCOVERING TRANS HISTORY

As the world celebrates international pride month, we spoke to four leading experts about the importance of trans history and their hopes for the future

9 mins

HOW TO WIN A WAR

Lessons from the greatest battles in history

5 mins

TYCHO BRAHE: THE Radical ASTRONOMER

Exploring the heavens has been a pursuit of humankind since the first person looked up to the sky and saw the strange twinkling lights we now know to be the stars and the planets.

8 mins

Greatest Battles - BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIGHORN

LITTLE BIGHORN RIVER, MONTANA, USA, 25 JUNE 1876

9 mins

CHINA AFTER MAO

Frank Dikötter discusses the period of economic reform and social change in the wake of the Chairman's death

4 mins

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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.