BBC History Magazine Subscription

Enchanted by the Egyptians? Fascinated by the Aztecs? With your BBC History magazine subscription you’ll discover a wealth of historical references and resources to get stuck into, written by historians for history lovers. Covering historical eras and events dating back to prehistoric times, the team at BBC History takes on UK and worldwide events with fascinating articles and photography.

Whether you’re a teacher, an avid history fan or a historian yourself, a BBC History magazine subscription is a great way to learn about all your favourite eras and join an engaging, enthusiastic community dedicated to keeping the past alive!

Delve into the archives of long forgotten royals, terrific tales and barbarous acts through time with a BBC History magazine subscription! Here’s a snippet of what you’ll find delivered direct to your door every month:

• News and views from leading historians, with recent discoveries uncovered and debated
• Features on eras throughout history and beliefs, culture, fashion, family life and etiquette of the time
• Profiles on famous names and faces that shaped the world – from ruthless royals to the movers and shakers of the underworld
• Detailed stats and interesting facts on huge events in history, including the War of the Roses, the great fires of London, Jack the Ripper and more
• Tours, exhibitions and excavations you have to see, plus you’ll be the first to know about the latest BBC History events near you!
• 10 things you didn’t know… interesting facts to share with friends on everything from the Middle Ages to Henry VIII
• FREE access to HistoryExtra App with a print subscription
• Ad-free listening to the BBC History podcast via the HistoryExtra App
• Access to the Membership area on HistoryExtra.com, where you can find the latest membership content, special edition downloads and exclusive membership treats, including signed books, free tickets to events and more
• A special curated monthly email from the Editor, featuring what is coming up in your next issue and subscriber treats and offers
• 10% off selected History Festival tickets 2025 
• Exclusive subscriber recipes and weekly quizzes
• Get it before it hits the newsstands and save 57% on the cover price!

Barcode: 9771469855128
Issue per year: 13
Country of publication: United Kingdom
Publisher: Immediate Media Co.

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