Children's / Teenage general interest: History & the past

Dip into this illustrated account of key inventions and discoveries, listed year by year, with intriguing facts about each invention and the person (or people) who invented it. From the prehistoric hunting tools our early ancestors used to the modern-day smartphones that connect the entire planet...

Discover the fascinating world of the Aztecs through 99 questions and answers. Why were the Aztecs mad for maize? What were chinampas? And did the Aztecs really make towers of skulls? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more.

Discover the fascinating world of the Maya through 99 questions and answers. Where did the Maya live? Who was Pakal the Great? And just why were the Maya so crazy for corn? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Maya.

How big was the Roman Empire? Did all Romans wear togas? And just what was SO special about Roman roads? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Romans.

Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings through 99 questions and answers. How did the Vikings wear their hair? Who was Harald Bluetooth? And just why was a 'thing' such a big - 'thing'? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more.

Embark on an entertaining journey across millennia and continents, and learn about absolutely everything including the creation of planet Earth, the age of dinosaurs, the rise of humans, the miserable medieval times, globalisation, wars, revolutions, technology - and much more. Find out the answe...

'AD 79 The Destruction of Pompeii' explores the famous Roman town of Pompeii in the years before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the timeline of its destruction and its subsequent rediscovery hundreds of years later.

Set out on a time-travelling expedition to ancient Egypt! Fetch your backpack and join adventurer Mia on a spectacular journey down the Nile, meeting the very first pharaoh, visiting the Great Pyramid and unearthing some animal mummies! Along the route, you can find out about: the Nile river; how...

The history of the African continent covers thousands of years, thousands of kilometres and millions of peoples speaking hundreds of languages. There are countless stories, dances, poems and songs. They tell the history of the great ancient civilisations, such as the Egyptians; the powerful kingd...

Alexander of Macedon has one, wild dream: to rule the world. And with his childhood friends and his beloved horse Bucephalas, he sets out from his home in Ancient Greece to do just that. With historian Dominic Sandbrook as our guide, join Alexander on his incredible journey, travelling through th...