BBC History UK - August 2024

In this issue

Crusader criminals
Steve Tibble shows how soaring rates of murder and theft followed in the wake of waves of armed young men arriving in the Middle East.

The madcap Olympics
David Goldblatt tells the story of the 1900 Paris Games, where chaos and confusion triumphed.

The dark side of Robert the Bruce
Fiona Watson uncovers the brutal truth about Scotland’s national hero..

BBC History UK Magazine Description:

BBC History Magazine is Britain’s bestselling history magazine devoted to history enthusiasts of all levels of knowledge and interest. Published 13 times a year, BBC History Magazine brings history to life with informative, lively and entertaining features written by the world’s leading historians and journalists. Whether it is the history of our politics and institutions, or the fascinating stories of our private lives through the ages, BBC History Magazine sheds new light on the past and helps make more sense of today’s world.Covering the latest new developments in history and archaeology from Britain and around the world, the latest, most thought provoking historical research and strong links with TV and radio programming maximizing use of BBC’s existing expertise in the genre.