The first culinary history of a truly remarkable fish, cod.
An exploration of the Nubian civilization’s religion, society, economy and culture.
An informative, up-to-date, beautifully illustrated introduction to Uranus, Neptune and their moons.
An amusing, informative guide to a fanciful and charming building, the folly.
The first in-depth account of Kunstkammern, cabinets of art or curios, proto-museums of the time.
Looking to the vast human history of water worship, a crucial study of our broken relationship with all things aquatic – and how we might mend it.
An overview of the life and work of the scandalous Renaissance writer Thomas Nashe.
Tracks the British love affair with pets over the last two centuries.
An examination of the complex meanings of white clothing through history.
Shows how René Descartes transformed philosophy.
The long, distinguished and surprising history of breakfast cereal.
Opens up new ways of thinking about architecture and the more-than-human.