History Magazine History Magazine opens a window on the past, providing compelling stories about how our world became the place it is today. In the pages of History Magazine, you'll discover thrilling stories of exploration, invention, innovation and conflict, and learn about the development of government, medicine, technology, trade, the arts and the art of war. Written from a North American perspective, History Magazine's articles are clear, informative and insightful, and supported by colorful maps and illustrations. History Magazine breathes life into the stories of the past, telling tales of both pivotal moments and everyday life with passion and spirit. Whether you slept through history class and have begun to wonder what you missed or history was your favorite subject, you'll look forward to every issue. History Magazine offers both broad overviews and more detailed examinations, and is ideal for both the person who wants to know and the person who wants to know more. History Magazine can be enjoyed by every member of the family - as one reader told us, "I read it, my children read it, then it goes to my best friend who reads it and takes it in to her class at high school where it is the most signed out periodical she has!" Join the growing numbers of people broadening their horizons by learning about how the world of the past shaped the world of today.

Little-Known Facts In our "History Notes" feature and throughtout each issue, History offers the juicy tidbits that make history fun. Did you know that pepper once cost its weight in gold, that Thomas Jefferson bred geese to satisfy his need for quill pens and that a single tulip bulb was worth more than a horse and carriage in 17th-century Holland?	How They Lived Informative articles trace the extraordinary lives ordinary people led - covering subjects like the one-room school-house, farming in the New World and 19th-century nightlife - providing vivid detail about the times in which your ancestors lived, filling out your family history and connecting you to your roots.
Era Profiles In each issue, we examine a historical period in depth, with mapds, timelines and articles on some of the key events of the age - revealing, for example, that Greek independence, the Erie Canal, the first railroads, Beethoven's Ninth and the Missouri Compromise were all achievements of the 1820s.	In-Depth Profiles In each issue we focus on a historical invention or innovation that has changed our way of life - from necessities like refrigeration, bicycles and sewer systems to fun stuff like rollerskates, circuses and soft drinks - providing insight that will allow you to view the world with a new perspective.
Real-Life Adventures Read fascinating stories of the challenges faced by real people - such as laying the first trans-Atlantic cable, escaping slavery via the underground railroad or crossing the Oregon Trail to settle in the West - that highlight the struggles, joys and triumphs of the past.	Reference Tools Our "Hindsight" section's recommendation on books, movies and other items of interest - coupled with our research references throughout the magazine - provide starting points for further learning.

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