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.

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THINGS WE LEARNED THIS MONTH.... • RECENT HISTORY HEADLINES THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE

Historic Kitchens Manager at Historic Royal Palaces

King Henry VII authorises John Cabot to explore unknown lands

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES • A LOOK BACK AT THREE OTHER EVENTS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN MARCH THROUGHOUT HISTORY

The Corn Laws

MEDIEVAL QUEENS

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MEDIEVAL QUEENS AND POWER • Dr Elena Woodacre answers key questions about the extent to which royal women exerted their influence during the Middle Ages

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ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE THE POWERFUL DYNAST

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THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MATILDA... • They may not have all been crowned, but four remarkable women – each bearing the same forename – would come to wield exceptional influence over England during the 11th and 12th centuries. Catherine Capel tells their stories

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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT... MEDIEVAL QUEENS AND IMAGE • Dr Elena Woodacre shines a spotlight on the ways in which female rulers chose to portray themselves – and how others perceived them

ISABELLA OF FRANCE THE MASTER POLITICIAN

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9 QUEENS MEDIEVAL YOU (PROBABLY) HAVEN’T HEARD OF • We take a look at some of the less-familiar female rulers and monarchs from the medieval period...

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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT... MEDIEVAL QUEENS AND FAMILY • Dr Elena Woodacre considers the importance of relationships to queenship – from the threat of mistresses and mothers-in-law to power-hungry consorts and the need to continue the dynasty

PHILIPPA OF HAINAULT THE IDEAL CONSORT

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MARGARET OF ANJOU SHAKESPEARE’S ‘SHE-WOLF OF FRANCE’

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ELIZABETH WOODVILLE ENGLAND’S ‘COMMONER’ QUEEN • By deciding to wed Elizabeth Woodville, Edward IV defied the royal notion that marriage should be used as a diplomatic tool, instead choosing to prioritise love – or perhaps lust. Amy Licence tells the story of the couple’s extraordinary 19-year relationship...

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13 MORE MEDIEVAL QUEENS • Emma Slattery Williams looks at a selection of other medieval queens and their struggles for power and influence

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GET HOOKED • If we’ve whetted your appetite for all things queenly, why not explore the topic further with our pick of books, films and more

SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE AND THE CASE OF GEORGE EDALJI • The Great Wyrley killings of 1903 had all the classic trappings of a Sherlock Holmes story. So when the man convicted of the crimes sought to prove his innocence, it only made sense that he turn to the detective’s famous creator, writes Shrabani Basu

MICHELANGELO: RENAISSANCE MAN • From his statue of David to the paintings that adorn the walls and ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s work still inspires awe. Jonny Wilkes explores the life of the Italian genius

IMAGES OF INDEPENDENCE • In 1958, photographer Todd Webb was tasked by the United Nations to document images of industrial progress in Africa....