Ancient History

The extraordinary story of ancient Rome told through one of the world's most universal, humane...

Based on the hit podcast with over 100 million downloads, Fall of Civilizations brilliantly explores...

A bold, haunting and captivating feminist retelling that reclaims the story of mythology's most infamous...

FROM THE SHADOWS. A NEW EVIL WILL RISE. FACELESS. NAMELESS. Since his appointment as Nomarch...

'A brilliant concept, executed with enviable elegance' Lucy Worsley 'A gem of a book. Thanks...

This is the story of the fall of an Empire - and the rise of...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The second bestselling book from 'the most joyous and brain-enhancing...

A landmark new history of the ancient kingdom of Carthage, told through its iconic figures...

The incredible true story of a Galilean stonemason who changed the course of the world...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 ABIA LITERARY FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026...

A magnificent new translation of the Odyssey by best-selling author and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn With...

From the international bestselling author and notable journalist Aldo Cazzullo comes a brilliantly researched and...

The story of the ancient world's most spectacular library, and the civilization that created it...

**THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POMPEII** 'The best book on...

The official companion to the Summer 2005 exhibition of the fabulous treasures found in the...

The glory of ancient Egypt comes alive as never before in this colourful, information-packed book...

Award-winning classicist, ancient historian and author Emily Hauser takes readers on an epic journey through...

Griffins, Cyclopes, Monsters, and Giants--these fabulous creatures of classical mythology continue to live in the...

This luxurious hardback edition presents the classic ancient text, The Egyptian Book of the Dead,...

Roman Britain is usually thought of as a land full of togas, towns and baths...

The enthralling tale of a powerful Greek goddess maligned in both myth and ancient history,...

Plato is a key figure from the beginnings of Western philosophy, yet the impact of...

This groundbreaking new book illuminates the lives of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of...

'A comprehensive but accessible introduction for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt, and...

The full story of the Celts from the seventh century BC to the Celtic renaissance...

A SUNDAY TIMES AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Fascinating and important' Natalie Haynes, author...

This is a popular account of Egyptian architecture which discusses building techniques and technologies before...

A captivating treasure of a novel about Clemmie, a young Victorian Egyptologist, and her entanglement...