PREVIEW AN ISSUE We have prepared an online preview of our print based magazine for you to review. CURRENT ISSUE: Mar. 2007 (Click any text below to download a FREE sample issue in PDF format.) The 1650s Victoria L. King examines a decade of civil unrest and enlightenment in Europe. Birth of the Boardwalk: A Sandy History Russell Roberts looks at the illustrious beginning of the "walk of boards". Gutta-Purcha David A. Norris looks at the plastic of the Victorian Age. The Battle of Cannae Nicky Nielsen tells the story of the ancient battle between Hannibal Barcas and his sworn enemy, Rome.. Barter and Trade in Colonial America Joanne Liu looks at the early history of Colonial America where currency as we know it was scarce. Chroniclers & Scribes — Medieval Historical Writers William Stroock chronicles some of the great medieval documents that have survived. The Pedigree of Platinum Steve Voynick relates the fascinating history of the "other" precious metal. Pyramids and the Occult — Fact or Fiction? Pamela D. Toller chronicles the search for the magical meaningn of the pyramids. The Early Days of Radio From the book With Amusement For All: A History Of American Popular Culture Since 1930, author LeRoy Ashby looks at the early programs that made radio so popular. "The Storm": Killer Hurricane Devastates Galveston, Texas Joanna Bostwick Backman tells the story of a killer hurricane. Fire Below! The Devastating Reality of Coal Bunker Fires Patrick McSherry chronicles the dirty and dangerous history of coal bunker fires and the men that fought them. The Timeless Appeal of Clocks Phill Jones chronicles the history of timekeeping and its impact on history. Lizzie Borden and the Fall River Axe Murders Daniel M. Hoenig describes the enduring interest in this case of murder most foul. Join History Magazine On A Journey Into the Past! Little-Known Facts In our "History Notes" feature and throughtout each issue, History offers the juicy tidbits that make history fun. Did you know that pepper once cost its weight in gold, that Thomas Jefferson bred geese to satisfy his need for quill pens and that a single tulip bulb was worth more than a horse and carriage in 17th-century Holland? How They Lived Informative articles trace the extraordinary lives ordinary people led - covering subjects like the one-room school-house, farming in the New World and 19th-century nightlife - providing vivid detail about the times in which your ancestors lived, filling out your family history and connecting you to your roots. Era Profiles In each issue, we examine a historical period in depth, with mapds, timelines and articles on some of the key events of the age - revealing, for example, that Greek independence, the Erie Canal, the first railroads, Beethoven's Ninth and the Missouri Compromise were all achievements of the 1820s. In-Depth Profiles In each issue we focus on a historical invention or innovation that has changed our way of life - from necessities like refrigeration, bicycles and sewer systems to fun stuff like rollerskates, circuses and soft drinks - providing insight that will allow you to view the world with a new perspective. Real-Life Adventures Read fascinating stories of the challenges faced by real people - such as laying the first trans-Atlantic cable, escaping slavery via the underground railroad or crossing the Oregon Trail to settle in the West - that highlight the struggles, joys and triumphs of the past. Reference Tools Our "Hindsight" section's recommendation on books, movies and other items of interest - coupled with our research references throughout the magazine - provide starting points for further learning. SUBSCRIBE