BBC History Magazine

Ancient civilisations to modern military, social & political history

BBC History Magazine

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Rating: 3.24
(364)
Version: 8.11 (Last updated: 2024-10-03)
Creation date: 2016-03-29
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App summary

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Enjoy BBC History Magazine, the UK's best-selling British & international history magazine, on your Android device. Learn about the past, from the Romans & Tudors to the Royal Family & the Vikings.

Each month we assemble leading experts to explore a wide range of British and international historical topics – from ancient civilisations to the two world wars. Our historians tackle the key events and personalities of the past, as well as shining a light on lesser-known areas and explaining how the latest research changes our understanding.

Whatever your favourite era, you can learn about everything from ancient civilisations to modern military, social and political history.

Every issue also contains inspiring ideas for heritage visits, breaking history news and the historical background behind current events. You can also find a guide to the pick of history programmes on TV and comprehensive book review section.

Featuring contributions from leading academic historians, BBC History Magazine features the people and events that changed the world.

Users can buy single issues and subscriptions using In App Purchase

Subscriptions are available on monthly or annual terms.

• Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period
• You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Google Account Settings after purchase
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription
• The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. Cancellations must occur 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Visit https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7018481?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en for more information.

The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your Google Account at confirmation of purchase.

If you would like to get in touch with the team for more information or support please tap "Email Support" in the app menu.

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* please note: this digital edition does not include the covermount gifts or supplements you would find with printed copies*

User reviews

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Pros
  • Educational content and unique historical stories
  • Good quality paper magazine
Cons
  • App frequently has login and access issues
  • High subscription cost, especially for students
  • Many features and links in the app do not work properly
  • Frustrating user experience with poor navigation
Most mentioned
  • Login problems preventing access to subscriptions
  • High cost of magazine subscriptions
  • Bugs and general malfunctioning of the app
User reviews
Quite educational in outlook. Looking forward to learning more of British history. Keep it up, please.
by oginni-momodu moses, 2024-08-09

I love history, the little stories that aren't common and this magazine is great for that.
by Gaynell Farmer, 2024-05-19

Love the History magazine. However difficult sometimes to find where I left off reading. A bookmark function would help. Also I wish there were a way to have the crossword on the app !
by Yisrael Woolf, 2024-01-16
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