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Whether you’re a seasoned armchair historian, a budding archaeologist, or a passionate heritage enthusiast, The Past caters to your unique interests. Subscribe to The Past and unlock a treasure trove of knowledge…

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All titles
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Bonus content
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The latest news,
the greatest stories

We report all the latest news and events from around the world and our in-depth features that explore historical events, archaeological wonders, and the captivating stories of The Past.

Read Back Issues

Almost all the back issues of the magazines since 1967 are available to view on our magazine viewer archive.

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All articles since 2021 are optimised for web and mobile, so you can them how you like.

From the leading magazines

The Past is a complete library of archaeology, history, heritage and ancient art, powered by 5 leading magazines. Publishing for over 55 years, bought by hundreds of thousands of readers every month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included in the subscription?

You will receive full access to the site, which contains all the content of our 5 magazines since 2021.
you will have access to page view access to all the back issues of our magazines from 1967 until the latest issue (*some of the early issues of Minerva and Ancient Egypt are not available for rights reasons).
You will receive a weekly email letting you know of the new content you may have missed during the week.

Which magazines do you publish?

We publish 5 leading magazines across archaeology, history, heritage and ancient art:

Current Archaeology is the UK’s leading magazine since 1967. It is published monthly and covers all the latest news and fieldwork from around the UK.
World Archaeology follows digs and discoveries from around the world.
Military History Matters is the world’s most popular general military history title, covering the history of warfare around the world from the Romans to WWII and beyond.
Ancient Egypt is the world’s leading Egyptology magazine with all the latest news and finds of the Nile Valley.
Minerva magazine presents a blend of stories, covering history, art, archaeology, and mythology from Ancient Egypt to Greece, Rome and the mighty empires of the Middle East and Asia. (Minerva is no longer published, but you can still enjoy the articles from the last 10 years).

How do I access The Past?

All our articles are available at the-past.com – subscribers can log in here to have full access to the site.

I already subscribe to a print edition

If you already have a print subscription, you may be able to get a discount on the digital subscription – check your latest magazine where you will find an offer. Alternatively, you can purchase a print and digital subscription – Click here to see the different subscriptions.