History Revealed

History Revealed brings the past to life for everyone. It’s an action-packed, image-rich magazine with zero stuffiness. Each issue has a central section that takes a closer look at one of history’s big stories, such as the Wild West or Ancient Rome, telling everything you need to know. We also explore the lives of the truly famous, follow the great adventures of the past, taste the blood and thunder of battles, and look at how closely Hollywood blockbusters have told history. Plus, we answer questions about some of the more surprising and strange aspects of the past. If you want to get into history, subscribe today.

WELCOME OCTOBER 2023

SNAPSHOTS

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY • WE LOOK BACK AT OCTOBER’S KEY ANNIVERSARIES

LIFE HACKS FROM HISTORY • JUSTIN POLLARD SHARES THE PAST’S BEST (AND WORST) SELF-HELP ADVICE

WHAT IF… JAMES II AND VII HAD KEPT HIS THRONE? • Nige Tassell asks Professor Ted Vallance about the future of both monarchy and state religion had James II and VII not been usurped in 1688

IN CONTEXT

7 THINGS YOU (PROBABLY) DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT TUDOR FASHION • Dr Jane Malcolm-Davies shares a selection of lesser-known tidbits about Tudor clothing – from underwear to headgear

YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO JANE AUSTEN'S ENGLAND • Follow the author’s life and literary career against the backdrop of an era marked by conflict, revolution and social change

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JANE AUSTEN • We chart the life and literary career of Jane Austen against the backdrop of a period marked by conflict, revolution and groundbreaking discoveries

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT JANE AUSTEN'S ENGLAND • Dr Lizzie Rogers answers questions about the author and the social conventions of the world in which she lived and wrote

BECOMING JANE • At first glance, Jane Austen’s life seems to have been uneventful – but those initial appearances are somewhat deceptive

AUSTEN'S LITERARY CONTEMPORARIES • We look at four fellow writers of the 18th and early 19th centuries who proved influential in Jane’s life and work

AUSTEN'S ENGLAND: FACT OR FICTION? • Jane Austen’s novels provide a fascinating picture of Georgian life – but how accurate are her portrayals? Historian and author Helen Amy considers rural life, social etiquette and more…

WAGING THE WAR AGAINST SLAVERY • Dr Lizzie Rogers examines the impact of the abolitionist cause on the age in which Jane Austen and her family lived

WHEN BRITAIN BROKE RANKS • Beneath the genteel surface of decorous society, unrest simmered in the world – and works – of Jane Austen

THE INDUSTRIAL AGE COMETH • Austen’s writing did little to reflect the vast changes taking place in Britain’s cities

AN AGE OF WAR AND REVOLUTION • Jane Austen’s lifetime coincided with near-constant conflict and bloodshed on both sides of the Atlantic

DR LIZZIE ROGERS ON HOW AUSTEN'S WRITING REFLECTS A PIVOTAL PERIOD OF HISTORY

GET HOOKED • Learn more about life during Jane Austen’s era with our pick of books, podcasts and TV programmes

ON THE BBC

TOP 10 TOYS • From dolls and marbles to hula hoops and spinning tops, a huge range of toys and games have enthralled children over many centuries. This month, we delve into the fascinating origins of some of our favourites…

WHAT GREAT PAINTINGS SAY • We explore the story behind an exquisite portrait that reflects the individuality, status and aspirations of its enigmatic sitter

STONEHENGE • We explore key moments in the history of the Neolithic marvel – and its impact on British culture over the past two centuries

MISCELLANY • HISTORY’S GREATEST CONUNDRUMS AND MYSTERIES SOLVED

Why did the gods of ancient Egypt have animal heads?

Why is Cornwall called...