As with all GEO products ensnares the reader first, the superior quality of the images that enticed to enter the reading and with such diverse topics as the history of Japan, the Hanseatic League, the aftermath of the 2nd World War, the ancient Egypt etc etc to deal with. The posts are journalistic in the best sense of the word - namely good and fluently written, while carefully researched and competently. Certainly by far the best German-language historical journal. Exciting for the subscriber that he is enticed to learn about eras and cultures with which he would otherwise never employed on their own initiative. The concept: Each number is only concerned with one topic. The articles are written in chronological ascending line. So you can rummage around as in a magazine or read Geo-era like a book. I have studied the magazine since the first issue except to be found on the last pages of detailed timeline from start to finish and now own a small world and cultural history. Thus the books are not unsightly, can be ordered at Geo also beautiful setting folder.