All About History

All About History is the stunningly realised new magazine from the makers of How It Works and All About Space. Featuring beautiful illustrations, photos and graphics depicting everything from ancient civilisations to the Cold War, All About History is accessible and entertaining to all and makes history fun for the whole family.

Welcome

Defining Moments

FEUDAL JAPAN • Exploring the age of the shōgun in Japan and the cultural contribution from this rich period of history

Japanese feudal era

HIMEJI CASTLE HIMEJI, JAPAN

THE Anatomy of NOH THEATRE PERFORMER • JAPAN, 14TH CENTURY

Hall of Fame FAMOUS WARRIORS • Many samurai, outlaws and military leaders are revered to this day for their exploits

DR PETER SHAPINSKY • EXPLORING THE ROLE AND INFLUENCE OF PIRACY IN LATE MEDIEVAL JAPAN

Places to Explore HISTORIC JAPAN • Five locations that will transport you back to the feudal period

Historical Treasures MAPLE VIEWERS • CAPTURING THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF FEUDAL JAPAN, MID-16TH CENTURY

VICTORY IN EUROPE • To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day we explore the final months of WWII, the celebrations, the role of Churchill and the aftermath

THE INEVITABLE PEACE • WWII expert Peter Caddick-Adams discusses the last months of the war in Europe and some of the key figures involved

EXPERT BIO

THE LAST SHOT • What was the final engagement of the war in Europe?

TIMELINE TO VICTORY, 1945

HOMEFRONT STORIES • Julie Summers discusses how the people of Britain anticipated the end of the war and what lay ahead

HOMEFRONT HEROES • The Nazis never landed in Britian, but there were still plenty of heroes at home

VE DAY PHOTO GALLERY • Images of how this historic day was marked around the world

CHURCHILL’S BITTERSWEET VICTORY • As VE Day arrived, we explore Winston Churchill’s last moments in the war room and his concerns for the future amid celebration

EXPERT BIO

THE AFTERMATH • The war in Europe officially ended in May 1945, but violence and chaos still reigned in much of the continent

MURDER IN MINIATURE • How a 69-year-old grandmother revolutionised forensic science through the use of grim and grisly dollhouses

PERRY MASON INFLUENCE • How the beloved crime novels were inspired by Lee’s Nutshells

PLAY DETECTIVE • Can you spot the clues and solve the mystery?

MYSTERY STREET • The 1950 film noir that used Lee’s groundbreaking methods

FREE HISTORY WALLPAPERS • Download this art as wallpapers for your desktop or mobile device now from bit.ly/AAHWW2Story

HAVE YOUR SAY! • HELP US SHAPE ALL ABOUT HISTORY’S FUTURE BY TELLING US MORE ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU ENJOY ABOUT THE MAGAZINE

What’s So Great About Jane? • Historian and author Lucy Worsley discusses the life, work and legacy of Jane Austen and why she continues to fascinate us

Jane Austen Trivia • Five surprising facts about the beloved author

Austen’s World • Trace Jane’s life and legacy through these five important locations

Which Austen heroine are you?

St Paul Paul Creator of Christianity? • With the disappearance of Jesus his followers needed direction on how to worship – Paul gave it to them

Paul’s Peregrinations • Ever keen for fresh converts, St Paul traversed much of the known world

The rise of Paul • Tom Holland discusses his successes and legacy

Mehmed II: The Ottoman Caesar • How the Ottoman leader conquered Constantinople and brought an end to Christendom in the East

Jewel of Constantinople • From church to mosque, this building had a massive influence on architecture

The beaten hero...