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.

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ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE • From ancient Mesoamerican culture to the Industrial Revolution, we explore the history of one of the world’s most loved confections

History of Chocolate

Did you know?

CHOCOLATE HOUSE • LONDON, C.1650-1800

A CACAO FARMER • SOUTH AMERICA, 19TH CENTURY

SPOUTED JAR • CONSUMING CACAO GUATEMALA OR MEXICO, MID-1ST CENTURY BCE - 1ST CENTURY CE

CHOCOLATE PIONEERS • Meet ten figures, from iconic chocolatiers to notable chocoholics, who contributed to the rise of chocolate

DR EMMA ROBERTSON • DISCUSSING THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE IN RELATION TO WOMEN AND EMPIRE

CHOCOLATE MUSEUMS • Uncover the rich history of the world’s favourite sweet treat

SECRETS OF THE SAMURAI • We delve into the tradition, dissect the legends and reveal the innovations that made the samurai one of the most renowned fighting forces in history

THE MANY WAYS OF THE SWORD • Eight of the most common samurai fighting styles

A WARRIOR’S ARMOUR • Key details of the samurai’s iconic uniform

THE IMPORTANCE OF MASKS • Samurai face coverings came in many designs and sizes

The Dancer Who Toppled A King • Shocking audiences around the world with her provocative performances, Lola Montez and her lies caused chaos wherever she went

Dance Like Everyone's Watching • Travelling the world with her Spider Dance, Lola Montez’s provocative routine caused uproar

The Other Side To Lola • She was far more than the scandal she courted

HOW TO LOSE A CIVILISATION • Ancient expert Philip Matyszak reveals the many ways ancient peoples have disappeared from history

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN • Just some of the lost peoples whose contribution to history is sometimes ignored

QUEEN OF A LOST PEOPLE • Boudica and the lost people made famous by rebellion

PIONEERS OF PRIDE • AS THE WORLD CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL PRIDE,WE LOOK AT TEN HEROES WHO DEVOTED THEIR LIVES TO SEEKING EQUALITY FOR THE LGBT + COMMUNITY

TIMELINE OF LGBT + RIGHTS • SOME OF THE MILESTONES IN THE FIGHT FOR LGBT + RIGHTS IN THE UK AND USA

CLASH ON THE DEVIL’S BRIDGE • We reassess Operation Market Garden with Anthony Tucker-Jones from the perspective of its German victors

THE HISTORY OF THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN • The story of this headless fiend pervades modern urban legends and Halloween celebrations alike, but what’s the truth behind the tale?

SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT • The Arthurian incarnation of the myth

AMAZING VIRTUAL MUSEUMS • Take a step back in time and explore the world from the comfort of your own home with these historical virtual tours and online exhibits

BATTLE OF MANZIKERT • ARMENIA, 26 AUGUST 1071

BYZANTINE

SELJUK

26 AUGUST 1071 • How the Seljuk Turks defeated the Byzantine forces at the bloody Battle of Manzikert

CHURCHILL WINS GENERAL ELECTION • In a landslide victory, the Conservative party were last night declared the winners of the July election

EXCLUSIVE Interview With ANTHONY TUCKER-JONES

WILLIAM TELLS IT HOW IT IS

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WORLD WARS IN COLOUR • A striking series of colourised photographs adds new depth and reality to images from the Great War and World War II

REVIEWS • The books, TV shows and films...