A beautifully illustrated exploration of Afghanistan’s ancient cities, temples and monuments.
The life, power, influence and myth of Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Explores the profound, cultural significance of sounds, blending history, science and personal reflection.
A lively account of the concealed faiths of the ancient world.
A riposte to the widely accepted belief that museum collections are illegitimately acquired.
An eye-opening account of parasitism, fundamental to life and human history.
An immersive, beautifully illustrated journey through medieval manuscript production.
Pieces together the rise, achievements, and failures of North Korean dictator Kim Il Sung.
Provides new insights into the influential, yet enigmatic intellectual Jean Baudrillard.
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.