Articles by Jonathan Gordon, Editor, All About History

Jonathan is the Editor of All About History magazine, running the day to day operations of the brand. He has a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Leeds. He has previously worked as Editor of video game magazines games™ and X-ONE and tech magazines iCreate and Apps. He is currently based in Bournemouth, UK.

Articles by: Jonathan Gordon

Teutonic Knights art, All About History 126

Rise and fall of the Teutonic Knights in All About History 126

By Jonathan Gordon published 27 January 23

Inside All About History 126: Discover why the Teutonic Knights brought their holy war back to Europe and how they became a major medieval power.

Xerxes, the god-king of Ancient Persia, in All About History 125

By Jonathan Gordon published 29 December 22

Inside All About History 125: Learn how Xerxes I overcame rebels and plots to claim his throne and dominate West Asia.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, All About History 124 artwork

The great romance of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, in All About History 124

By Jonathan Gordon published 2 December 22

Inside All About History 124: Discover how the marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert reshaped the monarchies of Europe.

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By Jonathan Gordon published 24 November 22

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All About History 123 art, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II

The rise of the first lioness, Eleanor of Aquitaine, in All About History 123

By Jonathan Gordon published 3 November 22

Inside All About History 123: Learn how Eleanor of Aquitaine dodged assassination and kidnapping to become Queen of England.

The real life of Tutankhamun uncovered in All About History 122

By Jonathan Gordon published 7 October 22

Inside All About History 122: Discover what Tutankhamun, boy king of Egypt, was really like.

Aztec Empire, All About History issue 121

Rise of the Aztec Empire explained in All About History 121

By Jonathan Gordon published 8 September 22

Inside All About History 121: How a series of tribes in Central America built a superpower of the age in the Aztec Empire

How has Magic Johnson survived with HIV?

By Adam Hadhazy, Jonathan Gordon published 24 August 22

Reference An epidemiologist explains how Magic Johnson has survived HIV.

Mary I and Elizabeth I of England, AAH 120

Mary vs Elizabeth: The battle of the Tudor queens in All About History 120

By Jonathan Gordon published 12 August 22

Inside All About History 119: Discover the conflict between the Tudor sisters that informed the reigns of Mary I and Elizabeth I of England

All About History 119 – Secrets of Stonehenge art

Secrets of Stonehenge revealed in All About History 119

By Jonathan Gordon published 15 July 22

Inside All About History 119: Learn how and why this incredible ancient monument was built in Britain.

How the sultans built the powerful Ottoman Empire

By Jonathan Gordon last updated 2 September 22

Inside All About History 118: Discover how the great sultans built a lasting dynasty that challenged the powers of medieval Europe.

Where did the Greek gods come from?

By Jonathan Gordon published 19 May 22

Inside All About History 117: Uncover the origins of the Olympian deities and their impact on ancient greek culture.

Stonehenge was a hunting hotspot long before the monument was built

By Jonathan Gordon published 29 April 22

DNA analysis shows that the area around Stonehenge was likely an important open area where hunter-gatherers and later farming communities resided long before construction of the monument.

Emperor Nero: Facts & biography

By Owen Jarus last updated 14 July 22

reference Nero is one of the most infamous of Rome's emperors, known for his cruelty and narcissism, but he may not be the complete tyrant history remembers.

What happened to the lost Pirate Republic?

By Jonathan Gordon published 22 April 22

Inside All About History 116: Discover how a band of outlaws tried to build a nation in paradise.

King John: Magna Carta, rebellion and myth

By Jonathan Gordon published 20 April 22

reference King John sealed the Magna Carta, but is remembered as one of England's worst rulers and often depicted as the villain in stories like Robin Hood.

Boudica: Warrior queen of the Iceni

By Owen Jarus last updated 27 September 22

reference Boudica was queen of the Iceni tribe in England and led a revolt against the Roman Empire around 60 A.D., uniting many rival tribes.

How Adolf Hitler rose to power

By Stephanie Pappas published 30 March 22

Reference How did a mediocre artist without many social skills manage to become a murderous dictator? Here's a look at Hitler's early rise to power.

How Stalin used "The Terror" to secure his iron grip on power

By Jonathan Gordon published 25 March 22

Inside All About History 115: Learn how Stalin secured his iron grip on power through terror and imprisoning or executing his enemies.

Who invented the car?

By Lauren Cox published 25 March 22

Reference Working out who invented the car is not as simple as you might think as the automobile we know today had a long journey to being created.

Saladin: Muslim ruler who defeated the Crusaders

By Jonathan Gordon published 23 March 22

Reference Saladin was a Muslim leader who united his people to force the Crusaders out of Jerusalem in 1187, kickstarting the Third Crusade where he fought the forces of Richard the Lionheart.

The USS Shaw explodes during the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor, on Dec. 7, 1941.

Pearl Harbor: Surprise attack that brought US into World War II

By Michael E. Haskew, Jonathan Gordon last updated 29 March 22

Reference The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in the Territory of Hawaii devastated US naval power in the Pacific and precipitated America’s entry into World War II.

Volcano facts and types of volcanoes

By Mary Bagley, Jonathan Gordon last updated 3 March 22

Reference A volcano is an opening in Earth's crust where magma breaks through and when erupting can rain down molten rock, ash and gases. There are several types of volcanoes.

Grapes: Health benefits and nutrition facts

By Jessie Szalay, Jonathan Gordon last updated 1 March 22

Grapes are versatile fruits packed with nutrients and antioxidants and can be used in a wide range of popular foods and drinks, such as wine.

Was King John really the worst monarch in England's history?

By Jonathan Gordon published 24 February 22

Inside All About History 114: Was the maligned monarch really the monster history remembers.

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