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 FEASTS • Chronicling the history and symbolism of festivals of food, from ancient cultures to the modern world

Key Events

TUDOR FEAST • Hampton Court Palace Great Hall, UK 16th century

HESTIA, GODDESS OF THE HEARTH • Greece 6th century BCE – 1st century CE

KRATER – SYMPOSIUM VASE • This vase was designed to hold wine at some of the ancient Greeks’ notorious drinking sessions c.550 BCE, Greece

HISTORY’S GREATEST FEASTERS • It was certainly the more the merrier for these ten famous gluttons

A HISTORY OF FEASTING • Brian Hayden explains the social, political and cultural importance of these grand occasions

FESTIVALS & FEASTS • From celebrations of snails to beer-soaked festivities, visit these five historic celebrations

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

“Io Saturnalia!” • What was the ‘Roman Christmas’?

THE FAIL OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE • How military errors and a failure to modernise helped to bring down the tsars

“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

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

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

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • Find the perfect present for your nearest and dearest history buffs

SIEGE OF TOULON • TOULON, FRENCH REPUBLIC SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 1793

JAPAN HAD WON AT MIDWAY? • Victory in this vital battle in June 1942 would’ve kept alive Japan’s hope of dominance in the Pacific War

THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF TATTOOS • A new book explores the fascinating story of tattooing in the Western world

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

PIE & LIQUOR • CLASSIC VICTORIAN STREET FOOD, LONDON’S EAST END, 19TH CENTURY