Ancient History

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...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER OCTOBER 2024 GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB...

The epic story of one of the world's most enduring civilisations and empires. 'For who...

An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives...

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

You've heard all about the 'brilliant men' of ancient myth, but what about the scheming...

'Epic history as it is meant to be written!' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'A sweeping and...

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,...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Holland, who co-hosts the podcast The Rest Is History, is...

Odysseus' ten-year homecoming in 1000 pieces: dive into Homer's timeless epic with this jigsaw puzzle...

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...

In 480 BC, Xerxes, the King of Persia, led an invasion of mainland Greece. Its...

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...