History: Specific Events & Topics

Break out the flannel, scrunchies, and high-rise jeans and indulge in this nostalgic illustrated trip through the 1990s most influential albums acr...

For the first time ever, the recipes for pintxos-the small savory and sweet dishes found in bars in Basque Country-are gathered to present the defi...

A masterwork from the world's greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and international bestselling author of BREATHE. A mythic figure in fighting and...

Writer, activist and journalist Joan Smith has worked for years to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. And has been ins...

A must-read for anyone with an interest in history, politics, or the fascinating story and enduring legacy of an extraordinary figure: Winston Chur...

As winter comes and the hours of darkness overtake the light, we seek out warmth, good food, and good company. But beneath the jollity and bright ...

The Bible observes that God made humanity for a while a little lower than the angels. If humans are that close to angels, does the difference lie i...

A war is being waged against the Past. Whether its toppling statues, decolonising the curriculum or erasing terms from our vocabulary, a cultural c...

Customs play an important part in all societies and offer fascinating insights into a countrys history and culture. Scotland boasts a multitude of ...

From one of the funniest writers of our time, the award-winning author of One Two Three Four and Ma'am Darling turns his attention to ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES No. 1 BESTSELLER WITH AN AFTERWORD BY JOHN LE CARRÉ 'Riveting, astounding . . . An unputdownable postwar thriller' Observer 'Irre...

Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this illustrated guide.A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the ...

The six Mitford girls were blessed with beauty, wit and talent, yet they led very distinct, cultural lives and not one sister, except for Diana and...

Based on the hit podcast with over 100 million downloads, Fall of Civilizations brilliantly explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power...

BARACK OBAMA'S SUMMER READING LIST 2024 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FAR FOR 2024 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWF...