Explores the profound, cultural significance of sounds, blending history, science and personal reflection.
A lively account of the concealed faiths of the ancient world.
An eye-opening account of parasitism, fundamental to life and human history.
Pieces together the rise, achievements, and failures of North Korean dictator Kim Il Sung.
A fresh perspective on Ethiopian history, architecture and culture from ancient times to 1500.
A radical history of the increasing restrictions against protest in England’s public spaces.
Uncovers the hidden lives of street people depicted by Caravaggio and his followers.
A rare, precious glimpse into the lives of seventeenth-century radical Protestant women.
Reveals how people have used, valued and understood forests over time.
A dazzling portrayal of the innovative celebrity fashion designer, Paul Poiret.
The gripping life, times, thought and legacy of Stoic emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Explores the evolution, history, cultural significance and global rise of Japan’s national drink.