This book celebrates some of history’s greatest minds, whose intelligence and perseverance has helped shape the modern world. They are by no means the only great inventors in history, but within these pages you’ll meet some of the most iconic...
Much of history is defined by key victories and defeats in battle. Each con ict described in these pages marked a turning point for a nation, whether it was in defence of its identity, ideals and population, or for a cause close to its heart. War...
When the Romans printed the first world map 2,000 years ago, little did they know that half of it was missing. It wasn’t until a handful of brave explorers dared to set sail across those never-ending oceans that we came to discover the New World....
For better or worse, individuals throughout history have changed the world. Leaving lasting legacies that are still remembered to this day, whether it was down to blind ambition, a divine belief, or dedication to a cause, certain men and women have...
Understanding the events that have come before us and how they have shaped the world we live in is a fascinating subject. So often, we focus on specific dates such as 1066, 1215, 1914 and 1945, but there’s so much more – going back so much...