Is it true that Marie Antoinette said ‘let them eat cake’?
Ever wondered why Cleopatra is only seen as a seductress?
Did Anne Boleyn really have 6 fingers?
Discover the truth about these famous historical women and the (false) horrible historical depictions still commonly believed about them in this eye-opening zine...
The issues are made recognisable by the fact that they are each a different colour, this way they stand out from each other and also fit the aesthetic of the period and of the historical figure.
The issues are made recognisable by the fact that they are each a different colour, this way they stand out from each other and also fit the aesthetic of the period and of the historical figure.
Horrible Herstories is predominantly aimed at young girls with an emerging interest in history. This publication aims to nurture this interest in history while telling it from a feminist viewpoint, free from social and historical inaccuracy and judgement. Parents are also very interested in the idea of having a magazine to entertain their children without resorting to technology, all while teaching them and suggesting creative activities offline.
We aim to help critical thinking and creativity, acting as a fundamental tool to educate and re-evaluate the ways in which women are portrayed in history. With this as a learning tool, we hope to encourage others to critically think about the ways in which women are presented in the present.
Each cover is designed to look as if it is part of one set. Therefore every cover follows a similar compositional layout and design, varying only in colour, typography and illustration elements.
