Ancient History

A thrilling study of the greatest of all epic poems, by one of the world's...

Rome as you've never seen it before - brazenly unconventional, badly behaved and ever so...

Pompeii is the best known and probably the most important archaeological site in the world....

This profusely illustrated volume, the latest instalment in Thames & Hudson's bestselling Complete series, is...

A masterly overview of a rich and varied ancient art, illustrated in vibrant colour. Mosaic...

This vibrantly illustrated text offers detailed historical and cultural insight into the art and architecture...

A richly illustrated survey of the artistic achievements of Mesopotamian culture from the Sumerians to...

Greek sculpture was among the first art to communicate human emotions and to offer a...

'A truly splendid read, richly detailed and powered by an unfailing gift for storytelling' John...

A compact edition of this highly acclaimed survey of the Fayum paintings, the enigmatic and...

A brand-new translation of a philosophical classic of the ancient world, The Teaching of Ptahhatp,...

Wild, dark and divine... The first of its kind, Goddess with a Thousand Faces blends...

This deluxe hardback gift edition showcases "The Egyptian Book of the Dead," adorned with original...

An epic new novel of Ancient Egypt, from the Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith....

'Impeccably researched and beautifully written' David Wengrow 'Utterly original' Paul Strathern When it was found...

More than 3,000 years ago, King Tutankhamun's desiccated body was lovingly wrapped and sent into...

Buried in the Egyptian desert some four thousand years ago, the Pyramid Texts are among...

If all the portable artifacts of Ancient Rome were in a single location, the lives...

Pocket Museum: Ancient Greece presents nearly 200 objects currently housed in public collections around the...

This anthology of readings related to Western art history explains specific works of art illustrated...

What stories, mysteries and secrets can you find in the stars? A wonderful illustrated tour...

Standing on the deck of a ferry boat, Laura Beatty watches as the assembled port...

30-Second Ancient Rome presents a unique insight into one of the most brilliantly governed societies,...

The ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and ran for over 1000 years, waning...

An epic new novel of Ancient Egypt, from the Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith....

Who was Rome's greatest general, statesman, and nation-builder: Caesar or Pompey? Few people have had...

'Irresistibly fascinating' MARIE CLAIRE GREECE 'Essential' VICTORIA HISLOP 'Brilliantly conceived' PAUL CARTLEDGE An enormous bestseller...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *Now with a fun pub quiz* 'An idiosyncratic ride through history'...