We rely on our mobile phones all the time, whether it's to keep in touch with friends, to play games, or to access the Internet. As phones become smaller, cheaper and more powerful, we find it difficu
Trees are among natures most remarkable achievements, growing from a seed you can hold in your hand into a green giant several stories high. They are rugged survivors. They can live in baking hot dese
Humans have always loved to play games, from dice games in ancient Iran 5,000 years ago to chess and cards in the Middle Ages. Today, fanaticism over console games is at an all-time high, with players
Get ready . . . you re a princess born into the Egyptian royal family. But it s not easy living in the palace. From family betrayals to Roman generals, you will discover it s not easy being Cleopatra!
As if the plague wasn't bad enough, here comes the fiery antidote! As famous diary-keeper Samuel Pepys, you'll witness four days and four nights of fire and live to tell the tale. Find out how people
Explore the quirky side of the journey to the afterlife—and the grisly process of mummification, from embalming and stuffing the corpse to preparing a home for eternity. This creepy entry in the Very
From the road to war to the long fight back, explore the seminal event that shaped the world we live in today.World War Two was the most destructive event of the twentieth century, and this small but
Featuring a colour insert guide to the decks on board, letters from the passengers and crew and and a look at the events that led to the ship's unpredictable sinking, Titanic, A Very Peculiar History
In Cricket, A Very Peculiar History Jim Pipe uniquely explores one of this nation's greatest and the second biggest spectator sport on the planet. From the hazy bat-and-ball origins of the game to the
A quirky, unique look at the history of the First World War. What made the Great War stand out from all others? What incredible things—no matter how risky or bizarre—did people do to defend thei
When the Tudors weren't otherwise occupied with beheading wives and enemies, they were threatening to, or earning themselves nicknames like “Bloody Mary” and “The 9 Day Queen.” This very peculiar hist
From traditional dances and dishes to words of wit and wisdom, Ireland: A Very Peculiar History? takes a lively look at the Emerald Isle. Starting with the earliest inhabitants, it celebrates the coun
