“There are few historical subjects as evocative as the Seven Wonders of the World. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Colossus of Rhodes, these ancient marvels continue to fascinate and inspire people today. In her cover feature this month, the historian Bettany Hughes guides us through these incredible monuments, intermixing their stories with her experiences of visiting the sites today. You’ll find that on page 20.
BBC History Magazine is not quite as venerable as the Seven Wonders, but we have reached a significant milestone with the publication of our 300th issue. We’re hugely grateful to all of you for engaging with the magazine, and I’d also like to extend my thanks to our regular contributors, without whom a magazine like this would not be possible. To mark the occasion we have joined forces with some of our favourite historians to create a 300-question trivia quiz, which you can find on page 42. I’m sure you’ll know all of the answers – but just in case you’re struggling with one or two, you can find the solutions, plus some more fascinating trivia, on page 84.