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May 2021 issue of BBC History Revealed out now!

Coming up in the June 2021 issue of BBC History Revealed

What is known about Leonardo da Vinci’s private relationships?

The bigamy trial that scandalised Georgian England

A brief history of changing hairstyles

The Wars of the Roses: the 15th-century clash of kings that heralded the dawn of the Tudor dynasty

Leonardo & Michelangelo: rivalry and inspiration

Second World War

Q&A Where were the crown jewels kept during World War II?

Basilisks, manticores and more: medieval fantastic beasts (and where to find them)

Unravelling the Bayeux Tapestry Episode 5: What now?

What if... William the Conquerer had lost at Hastings?

How Edward IV reclaimed his throne at the battle of Tewkesbury

Dan Jones on 1,000 years of British history

General ancient history

The Maya: everything you wanted to know

Women prisoners in 19th-century Ireland

The real history of The Serpent: the true story of Charles Sobhraj

Vladimir Lenin and his lust for power

Second World War

Stalin: the real victor of WW2

First World War

Gallipoli: 5 reasons why the First World War campaign was a failure

History TV and radio in the UK: what's on our screens in April 2021?

Was King John murdered?

Leonardo da Vinci's patrons: the people who paid for the masterpieces

Mutiny at sea: the forgotten story of murder and brutality aboard HMS Wager

John of Gaunt: father of England’s medieval monarchy and self-styled Spanish king