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It's been said that, after 9/11, the 2008 financial crash and the COVID-19 pandemic, we're a more fearful society than ever before. Yet fear, and the panic it produces, have long been driving forces - perhaps the driving force - of world history: fear of God, of famine, war, disease, poverty, and other people. In Fear: An Alternative History of the World, Robert Peckham considers the impact of fear in history, as both a coercive tool of power and as a catalyst for social change.

Brought to you by Penguin. A pioneering study into how we interpret faces and what they reveal about us, from a world-renowned cultural historian What’s in a face? The face is one of our quintessential features and is the only part of the body where all the senses come together: smell, taste...

A wonderfully written and entertaining book which places Britain under the microscope and asks who we are today and how we’ve changed as a nation. ‘Entertaining and absorbing’ – The Sunday Times In 1841 there were 734 female midwives working in Britain, along with 9 artificial eye makers...

Our understanding of the human mind has been shaped by 200 years of accidents, inquiries, tests and observations. Here are the stories behind 33 of psychology's most famous and influential experiments, and their creators. Award-winning broadcaster and psychology lecturer Claudia Hammond uncovers the often surprising and sometimes dark histories behind landmark studies such as The Stanford Prison Experiment, Harlow's Monkeys, Little Albert and the Marshmallow Test. 

This gripping book traces the evolution of brainwashing from its beginnings in torture and religious conversion into the age of neuroscience and social media. When Pavlov introduced scientific approaches, his research was enthusiastically supported by Lenin and Stalin, setting the stage for major breakthroughs in tools for social, political, and religious control. 

Step into a gripping true crime history where audacious con artists manipulate human psychology to sell the ultimate lie. Perfect for an engaging morning commute or a deeply focused learning session, this fast-paced narrative exposes how brilliant frauds have continuously outsmarted the greatest...

Uncover the gripping true crime history of human deception and the psychological tricks swindlers use to steal fortunes. Perfect for an absorbing daily commute, this suspenseful journey traces the evolution of fraud from medieval marketplaces to modern digital empires. You will explore the dark...

Uncover the chilling psychology of mind control and discover how unseen algorithms manipulate your daily beliefs. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking deep dive traces the dark evolution of human persuasion from ancient rituals to modern authoritarian propaganda. Whether you...

A bizarre medical mystery in Renaissance Europe triggers a terrifying, unstoppable wave of mass hysteria. Perfect for a gripping commute or a focused weekend deep-dive, this atmospheric historical narrative plunges you into a 16th-century city paralyzed by an unexplained phenomenon. Watch a...

Dive into the most hilarious and tragic historical blunders where human ego and blind spots changed the world forever. Perfect for your daily commute, this fast-paced and witty journey bypasses dry dates to explore epic miscalculations. From ancient battlefields to modern financial bubbles...

Uncover the psychology of conspiracy theories and historical secrets to understand why hidden plots captivate our minds. Whether you are navigating the uncertainty of the digital age during your commute or trying to make sense of polarized family debates, this thought-provoking journey offers...

Uncover a bizarre medical history mystery where mass hysteria forced hundreds to dance uncontrollably in the streets. Perfect for an immersive commute, this unsettling historical deep-dive transports you to the sweltering summer of 1518 in Strasbourg. Watch a lone woman's frantic steps ignite a...

Master the hidden psychology of routines and discover how cultural history silently controls your everyday life. Whether you are reflecting on your personal growth during a quiet morning commute or seeking to break invisible mental constraints, this enlightening journey reveals why the human...

Master the psychology of deception to navigate a complex history of survival and modern misinformation. Perfect for an eye-opening daily commute or focused learning, this deep dive reveals how everyday falsehoods shape human behavior. Untangle the neuroscience behind why we bluff, manipulate...

*A New York Times Critics' Best Book of 2018* *An Economist Best Book of 2018* *A Spectator Best Book of 2018* *A Mental Floss Best Book of 2018* An unprecedented history of the personality test conceived a century ago by a mother and her daughter--fiction writers with no formal training in...

We take the seven-day week for granted, rarely asking what anchors it or what it does to us. Yet weeks are not dictated by the natural order. They are, in fact, an artificial construction of the modern world. With meticulous archival research that draws on a wide array of sources - including newspapers, restaurant menus, theater schedules, marriage records, school curricula, folklore, housekeeping guides, courtroom testimony, and diaries - David Henkin reveals how our current devotion to weekly rhythms emerged in the United States during the first half of the 19th century.  

Uncover the fascinating history of comedy and how laughter evolved as a vital survival tool for social bonding. Whether you are commuting or unwinding, this thought-provoking deep dive reveals why a perfectly timed punchline is actually our greatest evolutionary advantage. Travel from ancient...