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 NOVEMBER 2023

SNAPSHOTS

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY • WE LOOK BACK AT NOVEMBER'S KEY ANNIVERSARIES

How to raise a child • Bringing a baby into the world – and keeping them safe and happy – is no easy feat. Justin Pollard delves into the history books to find out how new mums and dads coped in centuries past

WHAT IF… THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA HAD NEVER HAPPENED? • Nige Tassell asks Professor Steven Press about the possible shape of Africa had European powers not carved up the continent for their own gain

IN CONTEXT

9 THINGS YOU (PROBABLY) DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT • Teresa Cole shares lesser-known facts about the English king and the against-all-odds battle that secured his legacy

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT TUTANKHAMUN • Professor Aidan Dodson answers some of the burning questions surrounding the life and reign of the Boy King

THE BOY BEHIND THE MASK • Tutankhamun is the most famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt. But who was he, and what sort of world was he born into?

HOW DID HE DIE? • There are many theories about how the king met his premature end – some perhaps more credible than others

UNEARTHING THE BOY KING • The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb is often regarded as one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time. But how did Howard Carter and his team make their breakthrough?

THE BOY WHO HELPED FIND THE BOY KING • Without Hussein Abd el-Rassul, the tomb might never have been discovered

TUTANKHAMUN'S FORGOTTEN WOMEN • What can the treasures found inside the Boy King's tomb tell us about the women in his life? Professor Joyce Tyldesley reviews the evidence – and shares some intriguing discoveries

TREASURES OF THE TOMB • The Boy King's final resting place was filled with precious – and practical – items. We bring you a selection of our favourites…

“Tutankhamun has emerged from the mists of history to become a significant figure in the modern world“

GET HOOKED • Learn more about Tutankhamun with our pick of resources to explore next

9 EXTINCT ANIMALS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT • From a lonely tortoise to a butterfly with a royal namesake, Megan Shersby tells the sad and surprising stories behind nine remarkable creatures that have been driven out of existence

WHAT GREAT PAINTINGS SAY • We look at a monumental work of art – both in size and subject matter - that has become a visual icon of the horrors of World War I

LESSONS & LEARNING • We enter the classrooms of the past to discover how schooling, skills training and teaching materials have evolved over the centuries

MISCELLANY • HISTORY'S GREATEST CONUNDRUMS AND MYSTERIES SOLVED

TV, FILM & RADIO • THE LATEST DOCUMENTARIES, BLOCKBUSTERS AND PERIOD DRAMAS

BOOKS & PODCASTS • THIS MONTH'S BEST HISTORICAL READS AND LISTENS

WHAT TO LISTEN TO… • Each month we bring you three of our favourite podcast offerings from the BBC and HistoryExtra

9 podcast PODCAST EPISODES ABOUT WORLD WAR II TO STREAM NOW • Want to learn more about World War II? We've rounded up some of the best HistoryExtra podcast episodes on the topic, featuring...