Showing titles in Civilisation

Monsters are central to how we think about the human condition. Join award-winning historian of science Dr. Surekha Davies as she reveals how people have defined the human in relation to everything from apes to zombies, and how they invented race, gender, and nations along the way. With rich, evocative storytelling that braids together ancient gods and generative AI, Frankenstein's monster and E.T., Humans: A Monstrous History shows how monster-making is about control: it defines who gets to count as normal.

Brought to you by Penguin. A deliciously insightful exploration of why we are so obsessed with gossip, and what it can tell us about humans and their search for truth. “Can you keep a secret?” It’s harder than it seems – after all, it’s only human to thirst after the juicy updates...

Appian's Civil Wars offers a comprehensive account of the unstable epoch from the time of Tiberius Gracchus (133 BC) to the great conflicts which followed the murder of Julius Caesar. For the events between 133 and 70 BC Appian is the only constant surviving narrative source, making his diaries an invaluable source to understand this brutal and formative moment in history.

Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church is a fresh retelling of the history of the Church. In this easy, not-your-average history book, Steve Weidenkopf introduces you to the vivid, dynamic story of God's work in the world since Pentecost. Along the way, you will meet the weird, wonderful, and always fascinating heroes and villains of the Catholic family tree.

From “one of America’s smartest and most charming writers” (NPR), an archaeological romp through the entire history of humankind—and through all five senses—from tropical Polynesian islands to forbidding arctic ice floes, and everywhere in between. Whether it’s the mighty pyramids of...

SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER ‘The most important book of the year’ Daily Mail The brilliant and provocative new book from one of the world’s foremost political writers ‘The anti-Western revisionists have been out in force in recent years. It is high time that we revise them in...

Blending history, science, and culture, a stunning and highly engaging evolutionary story exploring how walking on two legs allowed humans to become the planet’s dominant species. Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four legs—a locomotion known as bipedalism. We strive to...

Brought to you by Penguin. A radical retelling of human history through collapse – from the dawn of our species to the urgent existential threats of the twenty-first century and beyond. ‘A brilliant, utterly convincing account of the evolution of human society and why we are probably...

Viaja por cinco milenios de historia asiática para entender cómo antiguas civilizaciones forjaron una nación diversa. Ideal para mentes curiosas que buscan aprender durante su trayecto, esta narración inmersiva revela los profundos conflictos del subcontinente indio. Lejos de ser una árida...

Hidden places, extraordinary stories—a journey into the Rome few ever see. Bestselling author and Vatican insider Andreas Englisch takes us beyond the familiar sights of the Eternal City to places where history still lies just beneath the surface. Together with the young Roman Leo, he follows...

Discover the lost Silk Road caravan merchants who dominated ancient global trade and united vast desert empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey explores the oasis city-states that served as the connective tissue between Byzantium and early China. Step into an...

Journey through the history of linguistics to see how ancient societies turned spoken words into permanent visible text. Perfect for your daily commute or deep intellectual exploration, this thought-provoking narrative transports curious minds back to a time when memory ruled the world. Witness...

Witness the epic rise and dramatic collapse of ancient civilizations as humanity forges its first interconnected empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you from scattered Stone Age farming villages to the monumental temples of Mesopotamia and the...

Witness the spectacular rise and dramatic collapse of ancient Egypt in this immersive historical narrative. Perfect for an educational commute or relaxing evening listen, this dynamic chronicle trades dry academic dates for vibrant, true-to-life storytelling. Walk alongside mighty god-kings...

Uncover the alternative history of a hidden empire erased from modern maps in this atmospheric historical mystery. Perfect for your daily commute or late-night deep focus, this investigative journey explores the global fascination with a forgotten realm. Wander through crumbling archives and...

Experience the rise of a medieval metropolis where rival faiths united to forge a golden age of intellectual discovery. Perfect for your morning commute, this immersive historical journey transports you directly to the sun-drenched banks of the Guadalquivir River. Step into a vibrant Andalusian...

Embark on an epic history of human evolution to discover how simple primitive sounds forged global civilization. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this mind-expanding narrative treats the origins of speech like a gripping prehistoric detective story. Experience the profound wonder of our...

Experience the ultimate societal collapse as ancient history's most interconnected empires fall into stunning ruin. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric historical deep dive transports you to the bustling ports and royal courts of a Mediterranean world on the brink of disaster...

Uncover how an ancient civilization's mathematical innovations birthed the numbers that power our modern digital world. Far beyond a dry list of dates, this immersive historical narrative brings early classical India to life through the eyes of ambitious kings, traveling merchants, and...

Uncover the dramatic rise and ultimate collapse of an ancient history superpower that redefined classical South Asia. Perfect for transforming your daily commute into an immersive adventure, this narrative transports you directly to the vibrant Ganges heartland. Experience the soaring triumphs...