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.
A concise yet comprehensive account of D. H. Lawrence’s stormy life and writing career.
A holistic approach to the monumental modernist writer Christopher Isherwood.
Surveys the realism of planets in sci-fi films like Star Wars and Dune.
The history, culture, botany and beauty of the beloved peony.
Depictions of old age in art from ancient to modern.
A captivating journey through the history of religious rituals in Western Europe.