All About History UK - Issue 150

In this issue

Victorian Underworld - Delve into the criminal underbelly of 19th century Britain.

Terry Deary Interview - Horrible Histories author champions the underdogs of the past.

A HISTORY OF FEASTING

Brian Hayden explains the social, political and cultural importance of these grand occasions

4 mins

VICTORIAN UNDERWORLD

Discover the gangs that lurked down the dark alleys of 19th century Britain

10+ mins

“lo Saturnalia!"

What was the 'Roman Christmas\"?

10 mins

THE FALL OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE

How military errors and a failure to modernise helped to bring down the tsars

6 mins

"EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE DAVID, NOBODY WANTS TO BE GOLIATH"

Author Terry Deary discusses his career, writing history, the success of Horrible Histories and his new book

10+ mins

FEMALE PHYSICIANS OF THE MIDDLE AGES

Determined to make a difference despite the male dominance of the medical world, these pioneering women overcame numerous obstacles in their efforts to aid the infirm

6 mins

REDISCOVERING THE FORGOTTEN LIVES OF QUEER MEN

We speak to the editor of a groundbreaking new collection that uncovers what life was like for gay men when homosexuality was illegal in Britain

9 mins

SIEGE OF TOULON

TOULON, FRENCH REPUBLIC SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 1793

10 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.