Issue August 2020 - History Revealed (2024)

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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.

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IN THIS ISSUEWELCOMEThe Norman Conquest of 1066 is one of the most well-known dates in English history, an event that reshaped the fabric of English politics, society and language. But just who were the Normans, and how did they come to invade England in the first place? It’s a question answered by historian Marc Morris in this month’s cover feature, which presents (probably!) everything you could ever want to know about the Norman Conquest – from the Battle of Hastings, to the Bayeux Tapestry. Turn to page 26 to read more.This summer should have seen the world’s top athletes head to Tokyo, Japan, for the 32nd modern Olympic Games. The Games have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but we’re still getting into the Olympic spirit with a visitor’s guide to…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEWELCOMEThe Norman Conquest of 1066 is one of the most well-known dates in English history, an event that reshaped the fabric of English politics, society and language. But just who were the Normans, and how did they come to invade England in the first place? It’s a question answered by historian Marc Morris in this month’s cover feature, which presents (probably!) everything you could ever want to know about the Norman Conquest – from the Battle of Hastings, to the Bayeux Tapestry. Turn to page 26 to read more. This summer should have seen the world’s top athletes head to Tokyo, Japan, for the 32nd modern Olympic Games. The Games have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but we’re still getting into the Olympic spirit with a visitor’s guide…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEGET INVOLVEDFIND US ONLINEVisit our online home, historyextra.com, for a wealth of exciting content on British and world history, as well as an extensive archive of magazine content from BBC History Revealed and our sister publications BBC History Magazine and BBC World Histories.HISTORY EXTRA PODCASTDownload episodes for free from iTunes and other providers, or via historyextra.com/podcastCONTACT USfacebook.com/HistoryExtratwitter.com/HistoryExtra@HistoryExtra EMAIL US: haveyoursay@historyrevealed.comOR POST: Have Your Say, BBC History Revealed, Immediate Media, Eagle House, Colston Avenue, Bristol BS1 4STEDITORIAL ENQUIRIES: 0117 927 9009SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES:PHONE: 03330 162 116EMAIL: via www.buysubscriptions.com/contactusPOST: BBC History Revealed, PO Box 3320, 3 Queensbridge, Northampton, NN4 7BFOVERSEAS: In the US/Canada you can contact us at: Immediate Media, 2900 Veterans Hwy, Bristol PA, 19007, USA immediatemedia@buysubscriptions.com Toll-free 855 8278 639GET YOUR DIGITAL COPYDigital versions of BBC History Revealed are available for iOS,…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEGET INVOLVEDFIND US ONLINE Visit our online home, historyextra.com, for a wealth of exciting content on British and world history, as well as an extensive archive of magazine content from BBC History Revealed and our sister publications BBC History Magazine and BBC World Histories. HISTORY EXTRA PODCAST Download episodes for free from iTunes and other providers, or via historyextra.com/podcast CONTACT US facebook.com/HistoryExtra twitter.com/HistoryExtra @HistoryExtra EMAIL US: haveyoursay@historyrevealed.com OR POST: Have Your Say, BBC History Revealed, Immediate Media, Eagle House, Colston Avenue, Bristol BS1 4ST EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES: 0117 927 9009 SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES: PHONE: 03330 162 116 EMAIL: via www.buysubscriptions.com/contactus POST: BBC History Revealed, PO Box 3320, 3 Queensbridge, Northampton, NN4 7BF OVERSEAS: In the US/Canada you can contact us at: Immediate Media, 2900 Veterans Hwy, Bristol PA, 19007, USA immediatemedia@buysubscriptions.com Toll-free 855…1 min

EVERY MONTHSNAPSHOTS1899 WITHOUT A LEG TO STAND ON If you’re thinking there is something ‘off’ about this image of the Great Sphinx of Giza from the end of the 19th century, you’d be right – its rear leg is nowhere to be seen. It’s not lost, though. Unlike its lopped-off nose (it’s still not known for certain who destroyed it) the mythical human-headed lion’s hindquarter is merely buried under the sands of time – though that did make it much easier to climb, as this photo attests. These days, all four legs are on show, and the headdress has been repaired too. 1970 THAT’S A TRUE CASH COW Humorist, law reformist and MP Sir Alan Herbert cashes in a gift to mark 60 years of writing for Punch magazine:…1 min

EVERY MONTHSNAPSHOTS1899 WITHOUT A LEG TO STAND ONIf you’re thinking there is something ‘off’ about this image of the Great Sphinx of Giza from the end of the 19th century, you’d be right – its rear leg is nowhere to be seen. It’s not lost, though. Unlike its lopped-off nose (it’s still not known for certain who destroyed it) the mythical human-headed lion’s hindquarter is merely buried under the sands of time – though that did make it much easier to climb, as this photo attests. These days, all four legs are on show, and the headdress has been repaired too.1970 THAT’S A TRUE CASH COWHumorist, law reformist and MP Sir Alan Herbert cashes in a gift to mark 60 years of writing for Punch magazine: a cheque stamped on the…1 min

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