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The latest issue of BBC History Magazine is now on sale. In our new edition, Chris Skidmore charts the origins of the Tudor dynasty – from Henry Tudor's childhood imprisonment in Brittany, to his bloody victory over Richard III at the battle of Bosworth.

Elsewhere in the magazine, June Purvis investigates the death of suffragette Emily Davison at the Epsom Derby in 1913.

The latest issue of BBC History Magazine is now on sale. In our new edition Max Hastings, Antony Beevor, James Holland, Andrew Roberts and other leading historians challenge conventional views of the Second World War.

Elsewhere in the magazine, Lucy Worsley opens the royal wardrobe to discover some of the more unusual garments within – from Queen Victoria's 50-inch drawers to George IV's enormous breeches and 'corset'.

Catch up on, or re-watch, some of the top history programmes now available on BBC iPlayer and other catch-up services. From historical dramas to documentaries, we'll take you straight to some of your favourite history programmes

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The latest issue of BBC History Magazine is now on sale. In our new edition Suzannah Lipscomb tries to unearth the real reason why Henry VIII sent Anne Boleyn to the block. Was she ensnared by a conspiracy, the victim of her own loose tongue, or simply guilty as charged?

Elsewhere in the magazine, Robert Hutchinson reveals how poorly Tudor England was prepared for the Spanish Armada in 1588.

The latest issue of BBC History Magazine is now on sale. In our new edition Anne Curry discusses the growing pains of Henry V, charting his journey from wayward prince to warrior king.

Elsewhere in the magazine, Peter Hart hails the bravery of French troops in the opening exchanges of the First World War.

The March issue also features Diarmaid MacCulloch, who questions whether Thomas Cromwell deserves his reputation as a scheming upstart.

We want to find out what you think of BBC History Magazine and with this in mind we've created a survey to give you the chance to tell us what you’d like to see in your magazine in future.

The more we know about your interests, likes and dislikes, the more enjoyable and relevant we can make the magazine for you.

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The latest issue of BBC History Magazine is now on sale. In our new edition experts from the National Army Museum select the most significant land clashes in British history – from Naseby and D-Day to Waterloo.

Elsewhere in the magazine, Yvonne Sherratt reveals how some of Germany's greatest minds became enthusiastic supporters of the Third Reich.

The February issue also features Martin Pugh, who outlines 10 key moments in the history of Britain's relationship with the Islamic world.

To celebrate the release of our new iPad app, The Second World War Story, we recently gave you the chance to win the app for yourself, by answering the question below, correctly.

Who was British prime minister at the end of the Second World War?

The answer was, of course, Clement Attlee, who served as British prime minister between July 1945 and October 1951.

The latest issue of BBC History Magazine is now on sale. In our new edition Barbara Gribling takes a closer look at Prince Edward, the chivalrous victor at Poitiers whose later deeds tarnished his reputation.

Elsewhere in the magazine, Dan Snow discusses the railways, the ground-breaking form of transport that reshaped British society.

The January issue also features Anne Murphy, who explores a 1783 inquiry into the Bank of England that uncovered corruption and ineptitude.