30 The Ultimate Book Of Answers
We answer your queries about life, Universe
and everything in between
History
On the Cover
90 Historical Trade Routes
Six trade routes, mapped and created to highlight
their importance in the growth of urban civilisation
History
117 Most Overrated People In History
They may be among the most celebrated
individuals in history, but are they the
most important?
Science
94 The Search For Earth’s Twin
Are we one step closer to discovering new
planets? Stuart Clark investigates whether we
are about to discover a planet similar to ours
History
103 10 Real-Life Monsters
Revisit the past to meet the ferocious creatures
that time forgot, from the largest bug ever to
walk on Earth to the Super Croc
History
106 Indian Scientists You Ought
To Know
Find out about the ancient thinkers who sowed
the seeds for future scientific principles
NATURE
108 Portfolio: Secrets Of The Deep
Deep beneath the waves exists a mysterious
ecosystem made up of almost alien-like sea
animals. David Shale photographs them at their
colourful best
History
124 Nur Jahan: The Power Behind
the Veil?
Ellison Banks Findly tells us about how Nur
Jahan was a vital political force during Emperor
Jahangir’s reign
Science
On the Cover
82 Inside The Brain Lab
Bryn Nelson visits the Allen Institute for Brain
Science to unravel the secrets of the human brain
130 The Big Idea: Bayes’ Theorem
Abandoned for around 200 years, Bayes’
Theorem allows predictions to take into
account presumptions - and it’s changing
the world