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 CHRISTMAS 2022

SNAPSHOTS

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

THIS MONTH IN… 1894 • ANNIVERSARIES THAT HAVE MADE HISTORY

25 December 1977 ERIC AND ERNIE SET THE RECORD

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

THE HISTORY DETECTIVE • DR NELL DARBY INVESTIGATES COLD CASES FROM THE ARCHIVES CASE #004 THE STRANGE CASE OF ‘MR FRANCIS’ DR NELL DARBY REVEALS HOW A BUNGLED NINE-YEAR SEARCH TO TRACK DOWN A MURDERER'S REAL NAME ENABLED HIM TO EVADE JUSTICE

IN A NUTSHELL • YOUR BRIEF EXPLAINER TO HISTORY'S HOT TOPICS

SPOTLIGHT ON… • THE LIVES OF HISTORY'S MOST FAMOUS FIGURES

8 THINGS YOU (PROBABLY) DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT GEORGE II • We share a selection of lesser-known facts about Britain's second Hanoverian king, whose achievements are largely forgotten today

THE RESTORATION • Discover the story behind Charles II's return from exile and his role in forging a colourful new era in England's history

THE RETURN OF THE KING • We chart the most pivotal moments of the Restoration era: from Charles II's triumphant homecoming to the highs and lows that came to define his quarter-century reign

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RESTORATION • Dr Clare Jackson answers key questions about the historical period that was shaped by Charles II's return to the throne

THE MAKING OF A MONARCH • By the time he came to power in 1660, Charles II had already endured war, exile and the execution of his father

BOUGH FOR THE KING • In 1651, a young Charles narrowly escaped the clutches of the parliamentarian forces thanks to an unlikely hiding place

IN THE COURT OF THE PLAYBOY KING • With a penchant for partying and a string of mistresses to his name, not for nothing is Charles II remembered as the ‘Merry Monarch’

THE MISTRESSES OF KING CHARLES II • We examine the lives of the Merry Monarch's most famous lovers…

INNOVATION AND EXPLORATION • King Charles II may be remembered for his hedonism, but he also supported a wide range of scientific and artistic endeavours that would help shape the modern world

CASH, CATHOLICS AND CATASTROPHES • We explore the problems that Charles II had to overcome in order to ensure that the monarchy's return wasn't going to be a short-lived failure

DR CLARE JACKSON ON THE RESTORATION'S LASTING LEGACY

GET HOOKED • If we've whetted your appetite for the Restoration era, why not explore the topic further with our pick of books, podcasts and TV programmes?

ON THE BBC

A AN OF Z MEDIEVAL CHILDHOOD • What games did children play during the Middle Ages? What bedtime stories did they listen to? And what happened when they got into trouble? Dr Emily Joan Ward and Emily Briffett reveal what it was like to grow up during medieval times

WHAT GREAT PAINTINGS SAY • Science and art combine to create a mystical depiction of the birth of Christ

ISABELLA BIRD TRANSATLANTIC TRAILBLAZER • Jonathan Wright delves into the life of one of the 19th century's most remarkable explorers, whose adventures in the...