# Inside History Inside History is a print and digital history magazine. Filled with engaging articles, insightful interviews, the latest reviews and much more. You can get a copy either through our online store or on Magzter. Page: Feed: --- ## [Free Kick in Reverse: Africa in the 1970s, Decolonization, Dictators and Neocolonialism](https://insidehistory.substack.com/p/free-kick-in-reverse-africa-in-the) _2026-05-28 · Inside History_ With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, Stefano Bizzotto's new book A History of the World in 12 Soccer Matches, reminds us how football is more than just a game. ## [Chalke History Festival: 22nd to 28th June 2026](https://insidehistory.substack.com/p/chalke-history-festival-22nd-to-28th) _2026-05-04 · Inside History_ It is one of the highlights of the year for history fans around the UK. With speakers and entertainment galore, here is what to expect at this year's Chalke History Festival ## [Brandt's Stasi Shadowman](https://insidehistory.substack.com/p/brandts-stasi-shadowman) _2026-02-24 · Inside History_ On one side of the Iron Curtain, Günter Guillaume was considered a national hero. On the other side, a traitor. For years, Guillaume had lived in West Germany as a spy rising up the ranks of politics. ## [David Lloyd George & The Greatest Corruption Scandal in One Hundred Years](https://insidehistory.substack.com/p/david-lloyd-george-and-the-greatest) _2026-02-17 · Inside History_ Author & Historian Debbie Kilroy reveals more about one of the greatest corruption scandals to rock the UK involving future Prime Minister David Lloyd George. ## [Lord Percy’s March: Rehearsing for Revolution](https://insidehistory.substack.com/p/lord-percys-march-rehearsing-for) _2026-02-11 · Inside History_ Professor Thor Hogan reveals more about his new book and the build up to the American Revolutionary War. ## [Writing Historical Fiction: The Emperor of Seville](https://insidehistory.substack.com/p/writing-historical-fiction-the-emperor) _2026-01-19 · Inside History_ Acclaimed author Matthew Carr guides us through the process of how he went about writing his latest novel, The Emperor of Seville released by Sharpe Books. ## [The Fantastic, Enigmatic, Kit Marlowe](https://insidehistory.substack.com/p/the-fantastic-enigmatic-kit-marlowe) _2026-01-15 · Inside History_ Author Michael D. McGranahan reveals more about his new novel The Groom's Proposal and the historical character of Christopher Marlowe who features in it. ## [The Wolf's Den by Michael Sterling](https://insidehistory.substack.com/p/the-wolfs-den-by-michael-sterling) _2025-11-22 · Inside History_ Author Michael Sterling tells Inside History about his latest release, The Wolf's Den ## [Honouring the First Recipient of the VC in WWI, and his Identical Twin Brother.](https://insidehistory.substack.com/p/honouring-the-first-recipient-of) _2025-09-30 · Inside History_ Simon Hirst, author of The King’s Shilling & The Sovereign Coin, tells us more about the inspiration for his latest historical novels. ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xFqK53GeM0Ab) _2025-09-30 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [The Noose of Samuel Burrows: Exploring the life of a Georgian Hangman](https://insidehistory.substack.com/p/the-noose-of-samuel-burrows-exploring) _2025-09-20 · Inside History_ Our editor, Nick Kevern has a new book hitting the shelves this month. Here he tells us more about Cheshire's notorious Georgian executioner.