All About History

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.

Welcome

All About History

Defining Moments

ALL ABOUT ROMAN BRITAIN • Uncover the lives of ancient Britons and how the great empire managed its most northern territories

Key Events

VILLA RUSTICA • Britain c.80 - c.410 CE

BOUDICCA • Britain c.60 CE

ROMAN DODECAHEDRON • This mysterious object was recently discovered in Lincolnshire – but what was its purpose? Britain c.300 CE

EMINENT ROMANS IN BRITAIN • Ten leading figures from the ancient empire who made their mark on the British Isles

MYSTERY OF THE MISSING LEGION • Historian Simon Elliott discusses the story of the Ninth Spanish Legion and what happened to it

BRITISH ROMAN SITES • Amazing locations that have survived since the Roman occupation

THE FIRST CRUSADE • Discover the zealous leaders who kickstarted centuries of holy war

THE RISE AND FALL OF THE CALIPHATE • Middle East expert Simon Mayall discusses the religious and political origins of the caliphs

SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA • Uncover the life of the mystical Bride of Christ who became Italy’s second patron saint

24 Amazing ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS • Revealing the rituals, trade and conflicts of antiquity rediscovered under the waves

THE INCA AT WAR • The military might that brought the Andean world to heel

SHOCKING & SALACIOUS POLITICAL SCANDALS • Ten tales of governmental corruption and dodgy dealing from throughout history

BATTLE OF KAP’YONG • THE KAP’YONG VALLEY, SOUTH KOREA, 22-25 APRIL 1951

GEORGE WASHINGTON HAD BEEN MADE KING? • Having freed themselves of the British monarchy, would Americans choose to crown their heroic leader?

A HISTORY OF RINGS • A new publication explores the evolution of European ring design from the Middle Ages to today

REVIEWS • The books, TV shows and films causing a stir in the history world this month

HISTORY VS HOLLYWOOD • Fact versus fiction on the silver screen

PANIS QUADRATUS • A CLASSIC ROMAN LOAF OF BREAD, POMPEII, 79 CE