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Explore the ancient and awe-inspiring history of Japan, from the early civilisations of the Jomon period to the legendary kings and queens of antiquity, the feudal era of the samurai and the great upheavals of the 19th century and beyond. See how Japan came back from the brink in the 20th century to become a futuristic hi-tech haven for the 21st, and how its thousands of years of history continue to influence its unique culture today.
Alternative history is a fascinating and increasingly popular topic that continues to ignite people’s imaginations many years after the real-life events in question unfolded. In this brand-new volume of What if… Book of Alternative History we speak to experts to try to uncover how the world might look or events may have unfolded if some of history’s key moments had turned out differently.
Medieval dungeons, remote islands and foreboding edifices are just some of the places of incarceration in Notorious Prisons. Tales of torture and woe, wrongful imprisonment, dangerous escapes and infamous inmates are accompanied by images of creepy cells and the dank chambers in these monuments to crime. As the archaic prisons of old gave way to progressive policies in the 19th century and eventually modern prison systems, stories of riots and
...For this special issue, we’ve pulled together a wealth of content on three of the biggest conflicts of the 20th century. Beginning with World War I, we explore what life was like for those living and fighting on the front line. From there, we head to Britain to discover the experiences of those on the home front during World War II: food shortages, aerial bombing and new opportunities for women. Finally, we finish our special edition with a closer
...Mankind is remarkable – we’ve sent man to the moon, cured killer diseases, conquered the peaks of the world’s highest mountains. But mankind is also abominably ambitious, capable of committing unspeakable evils in the name of progress. Over the following pages, we’ll explore some of the most diabolical moments in human history, from sickening medical experiments to the most barbaric torture methods. We’ll also delve into pivotal moments
...China is a land like no other, a land of over 1 billion souls and over 3,000 years of history. Ruled for millennia by mighty dynasties, its people are industrious and inventive, hardened by centuries of war, political upheaval and the ambitions of its leaders. From its early days under the First Emperor to the rise of Mao and the surveillance state being built by President Xi Jinping, this is the story of a fascinating nation that looks set to
...Following her surprise revelation that she had undergone abdominal surgery in January, Princess Kate vanished from the public eye for 70 days. Then, on March 22, she explained why. “It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present,” Kate said in an emotional video posted on the Kensington Palace Instagram account that left the
...In this 80th anniversary special, we tell the remarkable story of D-Day, from the months of meticulous planning and preparation that made it possible, to the invasion itself and the fierce fighting that followed as the Allies fought to liberate France. We celebrate some of the heroes of Operation Overlord, speak to D-Day veterans as they share their experiences, and discover the Allied leaders who conceived, shaped and executed the ambitious plans.
...In one specific area of Scotland—a place many might not know or think about were it not for “Nessie”—a 1,500-year monster hunt continues. Since the earliest centuries, human curiosity has fixated on the secrets concealed in the freshwater loch carved into the Scottish Highlands. Anecdotal evidence of something unusual in those depths abounds, while credible journals and literature give life to scientific and speculative theories. And even
...17) Amelia Earhart
In the early days of aviation, one woman flew higher than all the rest: Amelia Earhart, who set (and broke) a dozen records for speed and distance while blazing a trail for female pilots in the male-dominated field. When she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, she was not content with having been merely a passenger—and four years later, she pulled off her own solo trans-Atlantic journey.As she set her sights higher,
...Grand castles, pyramids, cave drawings…through the centuries, men and women have created great works of art and edifice in attempts to communicate, glorify and honor their lives. Archeologists and scientists have worked to understand the motivation and inspiration behind so many of these treasures. People’s impulse to leave their mark continues today with modern marvels that speak to the artistic drive of humankind. Wonders of the Ancient &
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