A new cultural and scientific history of the North Pole.
An engrossing exploration of the sex lives of ordinary medieval people.
A modern portrait of Iceland’s singular landscape, which has inspired travellers throughout history.
A global history of hummus bi-tahina, perhaps the world’s favourite dip.
A collection of 85 ‘extinct’ objects, now superseded, unfashionable or simply forgotten.
A lavishly illustrated history of gloves around the world.
A new biography of pioneering medieval thinker and writer Christine de Pizan.
The first history of the misunderstood festival Halloween, and its current global popularity.
A rogues’ gallery of the worst leaders in military history.
Paul Baker's personal history of the infamous anti-gay ‘Section 28’ law.
A new account of the Inca, who in their heyday were at the pinnacle of South American civilization
The global history of coconut from its origin to its recent elevation to ‘super-food’ status.