In this strange and unsettling year, reading has offered escapism, understanding and an absorbing way to while away the hours in isolation. From fast-paced spy thrillers and moving family sagas to dramatic reimaginings of historical epochs, we asked historians to tell us which new history books they have enjoyed the most in 2020...
On Friday 3 December 1926, the English crime novelist Agatha Christie vanished from her home in Berkshire. It was the perfect tabloid story, with all the elements of one of Christie's own 'whodunnit' mysteries. So what was the truth behind her disappearance?
Neanderthals have so often been written off as brutish and primitive. Here, archaeologist Rebecca Wragg Sykes gives an introduction to Neanderthals and how they relate to modern humans – plus she shares seven reasons why our understanding of the species has been revolutionised
Move over, Monopoly! For history fans, there are plenty of board games that use the past for inspiration, from quick card games to multi-hour, world-saving epics. Here are eight that we've enjoyed the most...
The Christmas issue of BBC History Revealed is now on sale, featuring your essential guide to the British home front in World War 2, the stories behind some of the most iconic posters that have ever been published, a brief history of medieval magic and the truth behind the legend of King Arthur...
Looking for a new way to get in the festive spirit? Every day in the run up to Christmas, we'll be posting a fun festive fact and photograph over on our Instagram account @historyextra. You can also visit our Christmas hub on the website for more festive history..
In our latest episodes: Kenneth Austin explores what impact the Reformation had on Europe's Jewish communities; Maaza Mengiste discusses her Booker prize-nominated historical novel The Shadow King; and Edith Hall explores Plato's legend of Atlantis and considers why the tale continues to endure 2,500 years on....
The latest graphical update makes battles as lifelike as ever before and brings combat to a whole new level of realism. Experience battlefields from all over the world: Use the terrain to your advantage, raze buildings with bombs and ambush your enemies. In War Thunder, the battle is in the air, on land and at sea.
Play on an arsenal of more than 1700 vehicles, from iconic World War 2 models all the way to the most modern main battle tanks, jets and choppers!
War thunder is available on PC, the all new PS5 and Xbox Series X/S as well as previous generation consoles.
To ensure our emails are delivered to your inbox and not your junk folder, please add the email address to your address book or 'safe' list.
* Choice of book is available to UK residents only. Stock is subject to availability. Please allow 28 days for delivery of your book. Your subscription will start with the next available issue. Christmas gift subscriptions will start with the January 2021 issue. Immediate Media reserves the right to send an alternate book. Offer ends 31 December 2020.
Immediate Media Company 2020 Registered Office: Vineyard House, 44 Brook Green, Hammersmith, London. W6 7BT. Company registered in England and Wales under company number: 06189487.
0 comments:
Post a Comment