A fresh perspective on Ethiopian history, architecture and culture from ancient times to 1500.
A revealing portrait of Romantic writer, composer and public figure E.T.A. Hoffmann.
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.
An illuminating journey through Iceland’s music history.
A history of how we came to know that the earth is round, rather than flat.
Uncovers the rich natural history, biology and cultural significance of eucalypts.