Showing results for "Human Body" in History

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE ‘A wake-up call’ Amal Clooney ‘Devastating… rape and sexual abuse continue to be a pervasive and all-too-often hidden feature of conflict zones the world over’ HM Queen Camilla From award-winning war reporter...

Brought to you by Penguin. Why do women live longer than men? Why do women have menopause? Why are women more likely to get Alzheimer's? Why do girls score better at every academic subject than boys until puberty, when suddenly their scores plummet? And does the female brain really exist? In Eve...

Brought to you by Penguin. A mind-expanding, revolutionary journey across time that shows how our biology has determined human history for the first time. This book will change how you see the world. We’re a wonder of evolution, capable of incredible feats. But we’re also deeply flawed. Our...

Dive into thrilling medical history and brilliant scientific discovery to decode the ultimate mystery: your own anatomy. Perfect for your daily commute, this enlightening narrative transforms complex biology into a captivating audio journey. Witness how ancient myths gave way to modern medicine...

Unearth the macabre medical history of secret dissections and the grave robbers who fueled a scientific revolution. Perfect for a captivating daily commute, this dark narrative non-fiction journey reveals humanity’s uneasy transition from fearing the dead to relying on them for survival. You...

Uncover the awe-inspiring medical history of human anatomy and our relentless quest to map the body's hidden secrets. Perfect for fueling your daily commute with thought-provoking science, this gripping narrative explores how early civilizations defied intense cultural taboos to understand the...

The first sign was almost always a face. A peat cutter, working a bank he had worked countless times before, drove his spade into the dark earth and found himself looking at a cheek, a closed eye, or the stubble on a jaw. The skin was brown and the features strangely calm, and what was uncovered...

Explore the eerie forensic science and ancient mysteries of Europe's peat bogs, where perfectly preserved dead await. Perfect for a deep-focus listening session, this gripping archaeological journey transports you into a waterlogged underworld that halted human decay for millennia. Whether...