George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin are names known around the world for their part in founding what is arguably the world’s most powerful nation. Despite its relatively short history, the U.S. has seen diverse change, from...
Much of history is defined by key victories and defeats in battle. Each con ict described in these pages marked a turning point for a nation, whether it was in defence of its identity, ideals and population, or for a cause close to its heart. War...
When the Romans printed the first world map 2,000 years ago, little did they know that half of it was missing. It wasn’t until a handful of brave explorers dared to set sail across those never-ending oceans that we came to discover the New World....
For better or worse, individuals throughout history have changed the world. Leaving lasting legacies that are still remembered to this day, whether it was down to blind ambition, a divine belief, or dedication to a cause, certain men and women have...
Understanding the events that have come before us and how they have shaped the world we live in is a fascinating subject. So often, we focus on specific dates such as 1066, 1215, 1914 and 1945, but there’s so much more – going back so much...
From the earliest days of mankind battles have been used to settle conflicts and as a tool by those with dreams and ambitions of conquering the world. They were often horribly gruesome for those involved, but played pivotal roles in history. Here we...
The stars of Hollywood’s golden age are famed for their good looks and timeless performances, but it was often what they did off-screen that catapulted them into the headlines. In this digital edition, we lift the curtain on some of history’s...
For ten weeks during the autumn of 1888, London’s East End was gripped by the terror of history’s most notorious serial killer. Despite public outcry, the culprit was never caught, and the mystery of Jack the Ripper continues to fascinate...
Throughout history, monarchs have had a huge impact on the world, whether uniting nations or tearing them apart. Some have inherited great power, while others have fought to take what they saw as rightfully theirs. There have been kings who...
The Medieval era is often dismissed as a brutal period of darkness, ignorance, bloodshed and disease – the so-called ‘Dark Ages’ dividing classical antiquity from the age of enlightenment. But while warfare, invasions and religious persecution...