BBC History

BBC History
EditorRob Attar
CategoriesHistory
FrequencyMonthly
Total circulation
(June 2016)
97,550[1]
First issueMay 2000 (May 2000)
CompanyImmediate Media Company
CountryUnited Kingdom
Websitewww.historyextra.com/bbc-history-magazine/ Edit this at Wikidata
ISSN1469-8552

BBC History is a British magazine devoted to both British and world history, and aimed at readers of all levels of knowledge and interest. There are thirteen issues a year, one each month and a Christmas special. The magazine is published, under licence from the BBC, by the Immediate Media Company. BBC History is the biggest-selling history magazine in the UK.[citation needed]

The magazine contains topical features, often aligned with programmes being broadcast on BBC Radio or Television and written by academic historians, as well as historical analysis of news events and comparisons with similar previous events, reviews of new books and media, and features on significant locations in history.

  1. ^ "Mag ABCs: Full circulation round-up for the first half of 2013". Press Gazette. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.