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'British Heritage' has been one of my favourite magazines since my childhood. I learned much of British history, country life, culture, and style from this magazine. Despite the occasional categorisation under Archaeology in some guides and libraries, this magazine is in fact a remarkably broad-based publication that examines various aspects of British life. I think the Queen might be a bit surprised to find a story about how she spends Christmas under the heading 'Archaeology'.
In my home I have a large stack of 'British Heritage', which several decades ago incorporated the magazine 'British History Illustrated'. The quality of writing and subject matter has been remarkably consistent over the years. One will find experts in various aspects of British life among the authors: such British names such as Lord Crathorne, Victoria Sackville-West, Beryl Olive Bailey, James Stockesbury frequently show up in the contents; major scholars too, such as Norman Davies, Alison Weir, and Antonia Fraser also show up on occasion to delight the readers.
This is not a 'Royal' publication, nor is it an exclusively upper-class periodical. While one will be treated frequently to tours of the great country houses (a large number remain unknown not only to the regular tourist trails but also to the nearby residents), and regular features on the royals past and present, in 'British Heritage' one will also find a regular offering of military history, literary history and analysis (a 1981 article on the Carlyles comes to mind as particularly worthwhile), geography, geology, and yes, archaeology. Britain has a settled history spanning millenia; the pre-history goes back even further (Stonehenge is not the only pre-written-historical point of interest!).
Holiday issues often explore how Britons in different parts of the kingdom and in different historical periods celebrated, as well as tips on how to integrate these traditional and/or lost customs into one's own family celebrations.
Britain being an island, there is much of seafaring history, custom and lore that is presented. A good article on the network of canals and rivers, now much less vital for transport, appeared recently, as well as an examination of undersea gravesites and archaeological discoveries. In fact, this becomes apropos as the Government debate whether or not to disturb wreckage dating to the second world war for offshore mining; history continues into the present, and the debate is on about what is important to preserve for future generations--a constant theme in building, development and land use, which is now extending offshore.
One will find the occasion features on pubs of historic or cultural interest, a look at shopping past and present, and of course, information for the prospective and current tourist to add more of an historical dimension to the latest drive-by sighting.
'British Heritage' is not confined to the British Isles, however, and frequently includes an article on one of the colonies or commonwealth countries, particularly as those places have attempted to preserve parts of their own 'British Heritage.'
Britannia may no longer rule the waves, but it has had a profound and lasting impact on the world. This magazine helps recapture some of the spirit that made this possible.
This is a great publication. Has had three really good editions of the Civil War in Kentucky. I would recommend this to anyone interested in the History of Kentucky as well as its natural history. The only problem is that they don't have a true website which they should have.
This is a great magazine. Lots of glossy color pictures of rural Australia, fascinating articles about the people and places, ads that make me want to run right out and sign up to train as a Jillaroo so I can get a job working in such a glorious wilderness.
I just wish it wasn't quite so expensive. (Yeah, I know the issues have to swim here on turtle-back from Australia, but still ...)
TIKKUN Magazine is a bimonthly critique of politics, culture and society, from a decidedly Jewish perspective.
For the past twenty years, TIKKUN has been the pre-eminent North American publisher of analytical articles on Israel/Palestine, Jewish culture, and the intersection of religion and politics in the United States. More than just an ethnic title, Tikkun's hard-hitting politicial coverage targets any intelligent reader and conscientious member of society.
TIKKUN seeks to influence public discourse in order to inspire compassion, generosity, non-violence and recognition of the spiritual dimensions of life. There are a few worthy titles holding a mirror up to today's society, and TIKKUN is one of the strongest.
I love the magazine! I plan on keeping it for at least thirteen years. The articles are beautifully written and the pictures are awesome. The layout is great as well as the writing style. The pictures capture great action.
this newspaper/periodical has just about all that militaria traders would want or need it may only be 40 to 60 pages but its worth the money...
I wish this magazine had been around when I was a kid. One might think an archaeology magazine would be a little boring... but that's not the case at all! One of my favorite issues of the magazine is called "Disaster!" (February 2007). It explores how archaeologists worked at Ground Zero after Sept. 11 and in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina--pretty fascinating stuff.
There are lots of high-quality photos, and sidebars and boxes add even more information than the well-written articles already provide. This magazine is worth getting for any child who has any curiosity about the world around him or her.