Britain’s Treasures

Letter from the Editor

For most of us, Robin Hood is a story we’ve

Snapshots

At Northolt airport, London, thick snow had built up on

I Read the News Today

Weird and wonderful, it all happened in December

Yesterday’s Papers

On 15 December 1926, ‘Agatha Christie found alive’ was headline news

Graphic History

Over 2,000 years of starting at the stars

What Happened Next?

The two-hour air assault that changed the course of World War II

The Extraordinary Tale Of…

Byron’s daughter, Babbage’s protégée and Turing’s inspiration. There’s even a computer language named after her

Robin Hood, legendary outlaw

The truth behind England’s greatest legend

Battlefield: Villers-Bocage

Michael Wittmann’s attack on the British at Villers-Bocage is one of the most famous incidents in the history of armoured warfare. Julian Humphrys looks at what really happened

Isaac Newton

Genius scientist. Wily politician. Master of the Mint. Jheni Osman reveals the colourful life of the cantankerous man who invented calculus and the laws of motion – and the real story behind that apple…

Top Ten: Lost Treasures

From glimmering Imperial Russian artefacts to ancient lost cities, these ten treasures are just waiting to be found

In Pictures: The Crimean War

A war known for the incompetency of its leaders and the spread of disease, not for its cause, left Europe broken in two. One man’s pioneering photos tell the story

Athens, Birthplace of Democracy

From within the walls of Ancient Athens came a revolutionary new form of governance, but not everyone agreed that it was right one, explains Jeremy Pound

History Makers: Marie Antoinette

From nation’s sweetheart to public enemy, Emily Brand reveals what it was that led her to the guillotine

Great Adventures: US Exploring Expedition

The US Exploring Expedition was one of the most significant episodes in American history, but it has mysteriously slid into relative obscurity. Pat Kinsella reveals how a voyage of discovery was marred by acts of violence

Ask the Experts

Social historian, genealogist and author of Mr Darcy’s Guide to

In a Nutshell

A ground-breaking document, which laid the foundations for the United States

How Did They Do That?

Impressive houses as well as functional fortifications, they can be seen all over Europe

On our Radar

What’s caught our attention this month…

Books

This months best historical books

Letters

Get in touch – share your opinions on history and our magazine

A-Z of History

Yearning for years of yore? Then yield to Nige Tassell’s yokelish yakking all about the letter Y