There are plenty of magazines that are read purely for their entertainment value. There are celebrity gossip magazines on every rack. You can also find your choice of hobby and cooking magazines. Did you know that there are many magazines besides Time and National Geographic that can teach you something? You can find a vast array of magazine choices that can expand your mind and get your brain working.

A wonderful magazine to learn about history is American History. It presents a picture of America's past in an informative text that the average person can enjoy. It has pictures to complement each story and articles are written in an entertaining and thought provoking manner. American history can give you a different perspective on a topic you thought you were familiar with previously.

Another thought provoking history magazine that is dedicated to bringing you fascinating and perspective articles is American Legacy. This magazine celebrates the culture and history of the African American people. This magazine can give you a closer look into the very heart of the heritage of the Black American.

For the military history buff, there are a number of magazines that will satisfy your hunger for all that has to do with the art of war. American WWII is a bimonthly publication that lets the reader meet Americas "greatest generation." Readers can learn about pivotal moments from eyewitness accounts, enjoy period ads and photos as well as meet the men and women who worked behind the scenes in the factories and on the homefront.

Those who enjoy their war history from earlier times can enjoy America's Civil War. This will provide the enthusiast with insight and analysis's of the War Between The States. This magazine has strong emphasis on the strategies, leaders and little known nuggets of information on the war that changed the face of America forever.

If your interests lie higher, you may enjoy Astronomy. Here you can find out all there is to know about the solar system and beyond. If you have a telescope in your home, you can use this magazine to find out the latest sightings of planets and stars that dot the nighttime sky. You will also find tips and advice for taking amazing pictures of the stars.

You can travel across the Atlantic and learn about British Heritage. This magazine contains information concerning Great Britain that will not only entertain, but fascinate readers as well. You can enjoy a tour of a stately home, learn about traditional British cuisine and look at the events and people of the British Isles in a whole new way.

Spending your time reading magazines that teach you as well as entertain can be a great way to pass a rainy day or a day at the beach or at the pool. You can find interesting facts that you can discuss with others and feel confident that you know what you are talking about. Reading magazines doesn't have to be just about finding out who is dating who in Hollywood or which star has the most problems; you can increase your knowledge about the world of the past as well as discoveries of the future.