Nearly three-quarters of a century distant from the end of World War II and the defeat of Nazi Germany, one may conclude with confidence that few images of mankind’s violent history stir greater revulsion and, yes, lingering fear than that of a...
The history of human aviation spans over a hundred years, from the first manned flight of the Wright Flyer in 1903, which flew a groundbreaking 260 metres, to the futuristic spacecraft of today that shuttle astronauts and payloads to the...
Few civilisations have had such an impact on the modern world as Ancient Greece. It’s the birthplace of democracy, medicine, philosophy, and of course the Olympics, but it was also home to some of the fiercest warriors known to man. In this...
We all know about their roads and aqueducts, but there is so much more to the Romans than their practical transport solutions. We’ve put together this action-packed digital edition to bring you the history of Ancient Rome without the boring bits,...
Of all the periods in history, the Renaissance has to be one of the most exciting. It saw the emergence of a new breed of art and literature, but the discovery of the New World also gave birth to a battle of conquest between nations. In this digital...
Few royal dynasties have attracted as much hype as the Tudors. Their’s is a tale of murder, adultery, incest and scandal, and their reign changed the face of England forever. In this digital edition, we get inside the minds of its most famous...
From their single-celled origins, through the Cambrian explosion and right up to emergence of recognisable fauna and flora, the organisms that populate our world have continually pushed their limits - adapting and developing organs, limbs and...