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 SCHOOLS • Explore the evolving world of childhood education, from the ancient world to modern classrooms

Key Events

VICTORIAN SCHOOL ROOM • Britain 1870s

ROMAN SCHOOLBOY • Roman Empire c.300 BCE – c.476 CE

CUNEIFORM EXERCISE TABLET • A student’s homework, carved into a clay tablet thousands of years ago

EDUCATIONAL REFORMERS • From an ancient Greek philosopher to the president of Egypt, ten individuals who inspired the evolution of formal education

EDUCATING THE ROMANS • Professor W Martin Bloomer discusses how the ancient Romans taught their children

ENGLAND’S HISTORIC SCHOOLS • These educational establishments date back centuries and are still in operation today

THE FIRST AMERICANS • Discover indigenous life before the colonists landed

TUDOR FASHION TIPS • From farthingales and ruffs to codpieces, ten ways to achieve the styles of the Tudor court

THE LAVENDER SCARE • How a national fear of communism led to the American government outing and firing thousands of gay and lesbian workers

The Making of JAPAN • The rise of imperial power and a flourishing of the arts and culture in the Land of the Rising Sun can be traced back to the Asuka period

STARS BEHIND BARS • Ten iconic celebrity mugshots and the stories behind them

LIFE AS A GODDESS • Jasmine Elmer uncovers the complexity and darker sides of ancient deities and delivers history with soul

THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE • ATLANTIC OCEAN, 400 NAUTICAL MILES WEST OF USHANT 28 MAY – 1 JUNE 1794

STALIN HAD CONTINUED WEST AFTER BERLIN? • Having used the Allies for his own ends, the Soviet dictator plots to overthrow the rest of Europe

ORACLES, OMENS & ANSWERS • A new exhibition explores divination practices from around the 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

JAM ROLY-POLY • CLASSIC BRITISH SCHOOL DESSERT, UK (ORIGIN), 19TH CENTURY