PREVIEW AN ISSUE We have prepared an online preview of our print based magazine for you to review. CURRENT ISSUE: Sept. 2005 The Years 1050 - 1099: Victoria L. King examines a period that still shapes our world today. Saloons in the 19th Century: David A Norris toasts the history of the humble saloon. The Microscope: Lizabeth Peak looks into the history of the microscope. The Hundred Years War: Brian Todd Carey details the war that shaped the Middle Ages. The Truly Trough Trivia Contest III: Get them all right and you could win a treasure chest of history goodies. The Loch Ness Monster: Marc Skulnick chronicles the ultimate "big fish" story. The Hell-Fire Club: Kristine Thornley looks at one of the world's most notorious fraternities. The Gold of Eldorado: Steve Voynick examines the triumph and tragedy of pre-Columbian gold work. Canada's Factory Pioneers: 1850 - 1900: Guylaine Spencer looks at the daily struggles of Canada's first factory workers. The Not-So-Wild-West?: In an extract from his book, That's Not In My American History Book, Thomas Ayres chronicles the heroes and villains of a West that wasn't so wild after all. Braille — The Tactile Code: Phill Jones tells the stories of the men with vision who helped the Blind. Pretzels: Jodi Webb discusses the twisted history of this tasty snack. History Magazine Special Publications You are about to be redirected to the History Magazine Online Shopping Cart... please wait a moment. If your browser does not transfer to the new page within 5 seconds, click here.   SUBSCRIBE