Taiwan’s story told through its people – their origins, struggles and transformations.
A witty yet thoughtful examination of stupidity and idiocy in modern life.
Inside the lives, scandals and splendour of Ming China’s imperial ruling family.
A major re-evaluation of Francisco de Zurbarán, master of Spain’s Golden Age.
A critical, comparative history of five notorious women branded icons of evil.
A lively, engaging history of comic-book cinema, from Flash Gordon to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Peter Ackroyd’s compelling portrait of W. H. Auden, poet of a restless century.
Uncovers the deep folklore of Britain’s buried riches, fears and desires.
The dramatic life and death of Libya's eccentric leader.
Imagined instruments reveal how we shape music – and how music shapes us.
A fresh look at medieval wellness that echoes modern healthy-living concerns.
What building today tells us about tomorrow’s Earth – and our place on it.