August 2020 (Issue 84)

Expert history articles from issue 84 of BBC History Revealed

A depiction of athletes in the torch race, ancient Olympics

What were the ancient Olympics like? Take a visit to the Games of 436 BC

A photograph of President John Quincy Adams

Q&A What’s the oldest photo of a US president?

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A 19th-century painting of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln

What if… Abraham Lincoln hadn't been assassinated? . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.