Issue 1: December/January 2017

Articles from Issue 1 (December/January 2017) of BBC World Histories Magazine

Happi arrival in Japan: The Beatles leave the plane wearing traditional happi coats given to them by the airline. Unfortunately their visit fell foul of cultural sensitivities, and political interests almost prevented their performances from going ahead. (Topfoto)

1966: the Beatles’ tumultuous world tour

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Bettany Hughes on the history of Istanbul

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The big question: Why did the west dominate history for so long?

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip take part in a dance held in their honour in Ottawa, during their Canadian tour, on 17 October 1951. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

In pictures: Queen Elizabeth II through the decades

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