All About History UK - Issue 132

In this issue

Nikola Tesla
The life, inventions and legacy of a scientific genius.

Secret Societies
10 shadowy organisations and their impact on the world.

Galileo Vs the Inquisition
How the astronomer took on the Catholic Church..

BRITAIN IN TURMOIL

Dr Clare Jackson discusses why Britain was viewed as a 'failed state' during the Stuart period of instability

4 mins

TESLA - The tormented genius who electrified the scientific world

You might drive one of the cars, maybe you’ve heard of the coil, but just how much do you really know about the late 19th century inventor and technological wizard Nikola Tesla?

10+ mins

THE FORGOTTEN EMPIRE

Mark Healy reveals why the Assyrian Empire was a power to be reckoned with

6 mins

The Seong Sisters

How three women's influence went on to change the course of Chinese history

9 mins

GALILEO vs The Inquisition

How the revered astronomer went head to head with the might of the Catholic Church

10 mins

BATTLE OF SOMOSIERRA

SOMOSIERRA PASS, SEGOVIA, SPAIN, 30 NOVEMBER 1808

8 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.