July 2026

Articles from the July 2026 issue of HistoryExtra magazine

A stylised illustration of an astronaut in a bulky white spacesuit, shown from the chest up. The helmet’s reflective visor fills most of the image, capturing a vivid view of Earth’s curved horizon — blue oceans, green landmasses and bright sunlight against the blackness of space. The background around the astronaut is dark, emphasising the planet’s glow.

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We haven't set foot on the moon for more than 50 years. Our expert explains the surprising reason why. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

It's a black and white image of a group of soldiers holding a swastika flag

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"Weimar's citizens cheered on Hitler": why the home of German democracy was easy prey for the Nazis. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A stylised illustration shows a hand holding a large, brightly coloured flower. In the centre of the flower is a person’s face, framed by vivid red‑orange petals. Green leaves extend from the stem, each containing faint, sketch‑like faces. The background is dark and textured, creating contrast with the bright central flower.

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The curse of the Boleyns: how Anne's fall doomed her family. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A vintage black‑and‑white photograph of a crowded football match, with a player leaping towards the ball as several players jump around him. A packed stadium of spectators fills the background.

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Angry bishops, grumpy dictators and the 'wizard of dribble': 8 moments when football and politics collided. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A medieval illustration of a person ploughing a field with two oxen. The oxen are harnessed in a pair, pulling a large wooden plough with a single wheel. The background is painted in warm yellow and orange tones, giving the scene a simple, stylised look.

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How did the Anglo-Saxons triumph in Britain? You can blame it on the Romans. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.