National Geographic History - March/April 2024

Sep 20, 2026

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National Geographic History March/April 2024 presents historical storytelling across ancient and biblical worlds, blending editorials with feature reporting on Egypt and beyond. Highlights include an investigation of Pharaoh Hatshepsut’s legacy and her attempted erasure, coverage of King Solomon’s Temple, new perspectives on Thracian treasure, and the fate of Hypatia of Alexandria amid political conflict. Additional departments address early priestly classes in the Andes, daily-life shifts in medieval fashion, and broader news and profiles that connect past events to lasting cultural memory.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages100

Reading Time4 h 12 min

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Features Departments

A Monument for a Million Years

After the Temple

Glittering Troves of Thrace

Murdered for Her Mind

Secrets of Templo Mayor

News

A 3,000-year-old tomb in the Peruvian highlands

Profiles

Porcia and the plot to kill Julius Caesar

Daily Life

Medieval textiles and tailoring fashion revolution

Milestones

From the republic to t

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FAQs

What is the central topic of the editor’s note in this issue?

The editor explains how Pharaoh Hatshepsut’s legacy was targeted by Thutmose III through the removal of her images and records, and how historians later propose succession as a more rational motive than revenge.

Which historical figures and religions are covered in the feature articles?

The issue features Pharaoh Hatshepsut, King Solomon and the Temple traditions in the Bible, Thracian cultures, and Hypatia of Alexandria. It also discusses Aztec history through Templo Mayor and related sacred rites.

What kinds of sections appear alongside the main features?

Departments include News, Profiles, Daily Life, and Milestones, offering shorter, focused coverage such as discoveries in the Peruvian Andes, a profile on Porcia’s role in the plot against Julius Caesar, medieval fashion changes, and additional historical context across time.

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