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From one of the most beloved authors of our time—more than six million copies of his books have been sold in this country alone—a fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home. “Houses aren’t refuges from history. They are where history ends up.” Bill Bryson and...

Frank Lloyd Wright has long been known as a rank egotist who held in contempt almost everything aside from his own genius. Harder to detect, but no less real, is a Wright who fully understood, and suffered from, the choices he made. This is the Wright whom Paul Hendrickson reveals in this...

Bloomsbury presents How Paris Became Paris by Joan DeJean, read by Patricia Rodriguez "This lively history charts the growth of Paris from a city of crowded alleyways and irregular buildings into a modern marvel."--New Yorker At the beginning of the seventeenth century, Paris was known for...

The remarkable story of the cartographic masterpiece—the Venetian mappa mundi—that revolutionized how we see the world. In 1459 a Venetian monk named Fra Mauro completed an astonishing map of the world. Seven feet in diameter, Fra Mauro's mappamundi is the oldest and most complete Medieval...

“This impressive exposé from Weizman, founder of human rights investigative group Forensic Architecture, outlines how Israel uses environmental destruction as a tool of 'ethnic cleansing' against Palestinians.” —Publisher's Weekly (starred review) “Ungrounding is a work of profound...

You have just gotten the keys, unpacked the boxes, and officially moved into your new apartment. Or maybe you have lived in your home for a couple years and it is in need of some extra love and care to make it into the place you always dreamt it would be. But where do you start? Should you...

Let master of Maximalism Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen show you how to create and curate a space that you can truly love spending time in. More More More is overflowing with Laurence's signature style, exuberance and a lifetime's experience in lavish living and take-no-prisoners individuality. Part...

'The sun did not know how beautiful its light was until it was reflected off this building.' - Louis Kahn, US architect If only these walls and this land could talk ... The Sydney Opera House is a breathtaking building, recognised around the world as a symbol of modern Australia. Along with the...

Simple, practical advice on how to design your home for health and happiness. Create a healthy, happy home with 100 design ideas to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Using the latest evidence and research in wellbeing and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your...

As an interiors photographer, Penny Wincer found that walking through a stranger’s home, listening to them explaining the history of the space, and the meaning of precious objects, was one of most joyful aspects of her work. And in Home Matters Penny does exactly that, taking us through the houses of 13 artists, designers and writers, inspiring us to reflect on how we want our own homes to feel.

For centuries, temples have functioned not just as places of worship but also social and cultural centres, offering both a connection to the divine and entertainment in the form of music and dance as respite from everyday life. In Dynasties of Devotion, Deepa Mandlik explores seven ancient...

Step onto the gritty scaffolds of medieval history and survive the brutal, unvarnished reality of cathedral building. Perfect for an immersive commute, this atmospheric journey strips away romanticized myths to expose a perilous world of rigid class divides and fierce craftsmanship. Follow one...

Discover the awe-inspiring engineering history of how mechanical hoists conquered gravity and built the modern metropolis. Perfect for your morning commute, this intellectually stimulating journey transports you from ancient rope pulleys to the glass-clad supertall towers of today. Experience...

Uncover the fascinating architectural history of how a simple hole in the wall sparked a global design revolution. Perfect for an insightful morning commute or a relaxing afternoon walk, this immersive journey reveals how early survival shelters evolved into the towering glass facades defining...

Journey from prehistoric caves to modern smart homes in this immersive social history that redefines your domestic life. Whether you are unwinding on the couch or tackling weekend chores, this fascinating exploration of architecture and anthropology will completely transform how you view your...

Dive into architectural history to discover how ancient temples and sprawling megacities forge human civilization. Perfect for a contemplative daily commute, this vivid audio journey transforms ordinary sidewalks and towering skyscrapers into a living archive of society's deepest hopes and fears...

Step inside the hidden history of massive sports arenas to uncover how these architectural marvels shape global power. Whether you are powering through your daily commute or embarking on a long road trip, this immersive social science journey transforms the way you view public spaces. The roar...

This hidden engineering history defeated gravity, conquered fear, and pushed modern urban architecture into the sky. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring journey transforms a mundane metal box into the ultimate catalyst for the metropolis. You will never look at a skyline the same...

Experience the epic urban history of a Mediterranean port that morphed into a feared corsair stronghold. Perfect for an educational daily commute, this dramatic narrative traces the rise of a coastal settlement through centuries of conquest, maritime trade, and revolution. Feel the gripping...

Explore the architectural history of grand arenas to discover how massive structures shape and empower human crowds. Perfect for an immersive commute or a thought-provoking city walk, this epic journey transports you across two thousand years of engineering, politics, and power. Feel the roar of...