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The history of shipwrecks involves many shocking episodes: from men who saw shipmates eaten by sharks, to castaways who ate each other. Learn about...

From the days of sail to the majestic ocean liners of the twentieth century, this is a history of British sea travel from a passengers point of vie...

The loss of the Costa Concordia in 2012 shocked Europe when thirty-two passengers died on a luxury liner. Yet in mid-Victorian times, more lives th...

What were the principal causes of death in the past? Could your ancestor have been affected? How was disease investigated and treated, and what did...

The brave efforts of the pilots and crew of the RAF during the Second World War are well-known but there was another body of aviators that played a...

Have you ever wondered how trees got their names? What did our ancestors think about trees, and how were they used in the past? This fascinating bo...

Even the most well-informed wildlife enthusiast will be entertained by the stories and fascinating facts in the beautifully illustrated book. Our ...