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 JULY 2021

THIS MONTH’S BIG NUMBERS

SNAPSHOTS

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

Bladesmith

Lady Jane Grey gains (and loses) the throne of England

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

In his new monthly column, BBC Radio’s Danny Robins will be scouring the archives in search of real-life ghost stories, starting with the Battersea Poltergeist

The Bloody Code

The tragic story behind Sylvia Plath’s work • Despite her premature death, Sylvia Plath is regarded as one of the most gifted literary talents of the 20th century. Nige Tassell asks what drove the American poet to write about such deep personal pain

YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE TITANIC

FROM THE DRAWING BOARD TO THE SEA • RMS Titanic would be the jewel in the crown of the White Star Line company, but its construction posed a colossal task for its builders

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TITANIC IN NUMBERS

ALL ABOARD • Whether poor, wealthy or somewhere in between, every class of Titanic passenger was well catered for when they boarded the vessel in April 1912

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SAILING IN STYLE • Titanic was supposed to be the epitome of luxury travel, offering passengers experiences never before seen at sea

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KEEPING TITANIC AFLOAT • Hundreds of men and women worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep passengers happy

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TRUTH OR MYTH? • Since its sinking in 1912, dozens of myths and conspiracy theories have circulated about Titanic – from the actions of crew and passengers, to how the tragedy could have been avoided. Titanic expert Tim Maltin separates fact from fiction

THE SHIP OF DREAMS? • Before its tragic demise, RMS Titanic was the ship that everyone wanted a ticket for

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VITAL STATISTICS

LUCK, BRAVERY AND TRAGEDY • Titanic brought people together from all levels of society – from the wealthy to those seeking a new start

COUNTDOWN TO DISASTER • As day turned to night on 14 April 1912, little did passengers and crew on board Titanic know of the horrors that lay ahead

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WHAT HAPPENED TO TITANIC’S CHINESE PASSENGERS? • Not all survivors of the disaster received a warm welcome on their arrival in New York

HEARTBREAK AND HORROR • As news of what had occurred in the Atlantic came to light, the wheels were set in motion to recover the bodies of those who were lost and find out what had happened

HUNTING THE WRECK • Finding the doomed ocean liner took years, but once Titanic was finally discovered, its wreck raised even more questions, speculation and interest

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

OTTO WARBURG AND THE NAZI WAR ON CANCER • While millions of other Europeans with Jewish heritage were being rounded up and sent to their deaths, Otto Warburg enjoyed Nazi protection and a comfortable life in Berlin. Sam Apple, author of a new book, Ravenous ,...