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Why is Hanukkah 8 days?
By Tom Metcalfe published
Is Hanukkah eight days because of an ancient miracle that oil burned for that long? It turns out there's more to the story.
What is a Christmas Yule log?
By Tom Metcalfe published
A Yule log is a Christmas tradition in which a log of wood is progressively burned in a fireplace over several nights.
How we found Britain's only known Roman mosaic of the Trojan War
By John S Thomas published
The discovery of a previously unknown Roman villa in rural Rutland during the 2020 lockdown was one of the archaeological stories of the year.
Why is Christmas celebrated on Dec. 25?
By Owen Jarus published
There are two major theories as to why Christmas is celebrated on Dec. 25.
Emperor king's top secret assassination letter finally decrypted after 500 years
By Harry Baker published
Researchers in France have finally cracked a complex code of mysterious symbols and "nonsense" decoys written by Charles V, the former Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain.
The great romance of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, in All About History 124
By Jonathan Gordon published
Inside All About History 124: Discover how the marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert reshaped the monarchies of Europe.
Who is Krampus, and what does he have to do with Christmas?
By Owen Jarus published
Krampus is a mythical creature who punished badly behaved children, according to myth.
Save up to 45% on an 'All About History' magazine subscription this Black Friday
By Jonathan Gordon published
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