Lindow Man, the famous Pete Marsh discovered in Cheshire in the 1980s, has been joined by new finds from Ireland and elsewhere. Who were these unfortunate people, and why were they killed?

An exhilarating introduction to the vivid, violent, boisterous world of the Norse myths, and their cultural legacy, in an attractive and handy format.

A macabre, spectacular and thought-provoking survey of human remains used in decorative, commemorative or devotional contexts across the world today, from the author of Heavenly Bodies and The Empire of Death.

‘An absolute gem’ Sunday Times ‘A mouthwatering history’ The Guardian

The remarkable excavation of a previously unidentified city in Israel from the time of King David, shedding new light on the link between the bible and history

This retelling and explanation of over eighty myths is interspersed with bold and vibrant pictures, with the wide range of contributors offering a distinctly global range of expertise. Includes the stories of Pandora's Box, King Midas, and Pyramus and Thisbe.