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Few stories from the ancient world have survived with quite the enduring power as that of Romulus and Remus, one of whom would go on to found the most famous city in the world. The story of these twins became the foundational tale of Rome's establishment, but as with similar traditions preserved...

Delve into Rome’s lost history through the stories of a single city block. Cutting through the heart of Rome is Via delle Botteghe Oscure, a time-worn street named for the mysterious “shops” said to run beneath it. History lies thick here, a museum atop a convent atop ancient ruins...

Bloomsbury presents Orcadia by Mark Edmonds, read by Neil Macgillivray. The Orcadian archipelago is a museum of archaeological wonders. The Orcadian Neolithic is home to some of the best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe: here we can find evidence of a dynamic society with connections binding...

How did small communities develop into powerful kingdoms, and what allowed these early political systems to grow, adapt, or decline? The Rise of Early Kingdoms by Miles Nguyen explores the foundations of ancient power, from the growth of agriculture and settlements to the emergence of rulers...

Ancient Automation: The First Machines of Civilization Book 2 Long before computers, electricity, or modern factories, humanity was already building machines that could measure, regulate, calculate, and perform work. Ancient Automation: The First Machines of Civilization, Book 2 of The History...

Long before modern machines and advanced technology, people developed ingenious ways to solve everyday problems, build lasting structures, manage water, grow food, and organize thriving communities. The Ancient Wonders of Human Ingenuity explores the remarkable creativity and practical knowledge...

Speaking of History brings India’s past into sharp, urgent focus. In these wide-ranging conversations, Romila Thapar, the distinguished historian, joins Namit Arora, incisive writer and social critic, to explore how history is written, remembered and fought over.Together, they pull back the...