Inside History Collection Magazine

1 May 2022

GREATEST ENIGMAS OF ALL TIME In the sixth century, King Arthur saved Britain from invaders and united the island’s petty kingdoms into the realm we know today. For a long time, academics believed Arthur was just a legend, but archaeologists have now uncovered evidence that suggests he did exist, after all. Our view of the past constantly changes as modern research reveals new truths. However, as old questions are answered, new ones emerge. We know today, for example, that the young pharaoh Tutankhamun was inbred, crippled and died suddenly. Nevertheless, scientists are still debating the cause of death. In this issue, we explore some of history’s most fascinating myths to separate fact from fiction.