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JOURNEY
AROUND THE WORLD AND INTO THE PAST
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Strange places
to visit and
their incredible
stories
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Uncovering
Machu Picchu
Decode the secrets
of this impressive
archaeological site
Digital
Edition
FIRST
EDITION
Inside Petra
Stonehenge
ELLIS ISLAND
Giza's
Lost Pharaoh
HERITAGE HEROES
& MORE
PLUS
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
WELCOME
Explore History
Do you love taking trips to places where the past comes
to life? If so, then this bookazine is for you! Join us as we
embark on an incredible journey and travel the globe with
Explore History. We will tell you everything you need to
know about the world’s most fascinating locations, from
strange places and hidden gems to ancient wonders and
sacred sites. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get exploring!
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CONTENTS
H E R I TAG E WO N D E R S
008
Stonehenge
Discover Europe’s most famous
prehistoric monument
016
Giza’s Long Lost Pharaoh
The search for the final resting place
of Khufu
022
Petra
Uncover this incredible ancient city and
its beautiful architecture
028
Terracotta Warriors
Explore the mysteries behind China’s
Terracotta Army
034
Iceland
Explore the Viking origins of this icy
country
8
040
Mont-Saint-Michel
Learn all about the prize of the Norman
Conquest
048
Machu Picchu
Decode the secrets of this Inca citadel
058
Hampton Court Palace
Step back in time and learn about King
Henry VIII
064
Taj Mahal
Inside this incredible masterpiece of
cultural heritage
072
Ellis Island
Explore the fascinating past of this
historic destination
I N T H E F O O T ST E P S O F…
082
Elizabeth I
Embark on an adventure around the
south of England
088
Mozart
Take a tour around Austria with the
famous composer
58
094
Robert Louis Stevenson
The Scottish author enjoyed a special
connection with France
100
Ernest Hemingway
See Spain through the eyes of one of
America’s greatest writers
004
64
HERITAGE HEROES
108
Octavia Hill
How one dedicated social reformer
founded the National Trust
110
Auguste Mariette
Meet the father of Egyptian archaeology
112
Fabian Ware
The man who ensured every fallen soldier
was remembered
114
Hetty Goldman
The archaeologist who paved the way for
women in her field
28
116
Honor Frost
Discover the story of the pioneer of
underwater archaeology
S T R A N G E
P L A C E S
40
120
Maunsell Sea Forts
The story of the relics that loom over
Thames Estuary
121
Kizhi Island
Learn all about this island and its historic
wooden buildings
122
Drakelow Tunnels
The tunnels that briefly served as a key
part of Cold War strategy
123
Tintic Standard Reduction Mill
These metal giants tell a story of
industrial progress
124
Orkney Italian Chapel
48
The prisoners of war that built this
unusual chapel possessed rare talents
125
Sant Romà De Sau
A peculiar flooded chapel that rears its
head in times of drought
126
The Sedlec Ossuary
This chilling chapel in the Czech
Republic is decorated with human bones
This ‘city of the dead’ is a striking and
spooky monument
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127
Dargavs Village
128
The Wonderful Barn
An unusual-looking place in Ireland with
an intriguing story
129
Chief Leatherlips Monument
The face of a chief carved in stone has
become a surprising meeting place
005
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