David Musgrove is editor of BBC History Magazine.
The latest issue of BBC History Magazine is now on sale. In our new edition we examine the fate of returning First World War soldiers who faced new challenges at home. We also explore the changing nature of Armistice commemorations from 1919 until today.
Elsewhere in the magazine we mark the 20th anniversary of the collapse of the Berlin Wall by investigating the secretive history of its creation. Plus BBC reporters offer their memories of the moment when the barrier came down.
We've got an interview with Francis Fukuyama, who famously declared humanity was approaching the end of history in 1989. Has he revised his views in the light of recent events?
Other topics this month include the transformation of Christianity, the Battle of Quiberon Bay, the first day of the M1 and a geographical history of the Gunpowder Plot.
You can buy the magazine in all good newsagents. If you've read it and would like to comment on the articles, you can join the discussion on our forum.
David Musgrove is editor of BBC History Magazine.
Three reformers (Barnes, Garrett and Jerome) were burned for heresy and three Catholics (Abel, Powell and Fetherston) were hanged, drawn and quartered for treason at Smithfield.
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