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 APRIL 2023

SNAPSHOTS

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

‘Princess Caraboo’ appears in Almondsbury • In 1817, a Gloucestershire village was dazzled by the arrival of a mysterious royal visitor. But, as Danny Bird reveals, not all was what it seemed in this strange tale of a woman who duped high society

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

THE HISTORY DETECTIVE • DR NELL DARBY INVESTIGATES COLD CASES FROM THE ARCHIVES

The Chinese Exclusion Act • 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 SCOTTISH HISTORY • Dr William Knox shares a selection of lesser-known facts about the Scots’ proud heritage, busting numerous myths along the way

YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE INCA EMPIRE • Discover the incredible civilisation that dominated the Andes – from consolidation to abrupt demise

THE RISE AND FALL OF THE INCA EMPIRE • We chart the events that shaped the civilisation – from its victories over other Andean cultures to its ultimate downfall at the hands of Spanish conquistadors

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE INCA EMPIRE • Professor Bill Sillar answers key questions about the rapid rise and fall of the South American civilisation

THE EARLY PIONEER PEOPLES OF PERU • The Inca were certainly not the only civilisation to leave a lasting impression on the Andes

MYSTERIES OF THE NAZCA LINES • Long before the Inca, another Peruvian civilisation made their mark on the land

EVERYDAY LIFE IN AN EXTRAORDINARY EMPIRE • Professor Bill Sillar reveals how technology and textiles were among the many triumphs of the Inca

THE POWER OF KHIPUS • The Inca used a unique system of knotted strings to record crucial information

SPIRITS, SACRIFICE AND THE SUN • Inca religious beliefs centred on the nature of Earth and the universe, where past, present and future moved as one

THAT'LL BE THE DEITY • Sitting at the top of the pantheon, these gods were vital to Inca existence

MACHU PICCHU • Built in the mid-15th century, probably as a royal estate, the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu remains Peru's most popular tourist destination. Discover its history with our handy graphic…

THE SITES THAT MADE THE EMPIRE • Professor Bill Sillar explores the major cities and constructions that helped the Inca to thrive

CONQUEST AND CONVERSION • A bloody civil war, deadly new diseases and cunning Spanish tactics resulted in the end of the once-mighty Inca empire

PROFESSOR BILL SILLAR ON THE LEGACY OF THE INCA EMPIRE

GET HOOKED • Explore the Inca empire further with our pick of key resources

ON THE BBC

INTO THE JAWS OF HELL • In the final days of World War II, a US Navy crew endured unimaginable horrors when they were left stranded in the waters of the Pacific, facing hypothermia, madness and sharks. Jonny Wilkes tells the story of USS Indianapolis, and reveals how its sinking inspired a speech in a Spielberg...