A superbly illustrated history of the turban, from Arabian origins to global cultural icon.
A fresh, corrective view of ’mad’ Habsburg ruler Rudolf II.
South Africa’s visual history from colonialism to democracy, through iconic photography.
The supreme, heroic yet paradoxical medieval German emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
The controversial, turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket.
An engaging exploration of why menus matter and the stories they tell.
An exploration of transgression and shame in British folklore and customs.
Astonishing, humorous and shocking tales from ancient Greece and Rome.
The genesis, sacrifice and enduring consequences of the Decembrist Revolt.
A new perspective on one of the world’s greatest writers, Émile Zola.
Surveys the realism of planets in sci-fi films like Star Wars and Dune.
The history, culture, botany and beauty of the beloved peony.