We recently launched our new website and are facing a few teething issues. If you see any problems please contact us.
The question book
Available on backorder (5-7 days)
Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men
Available on backorder (5-7 days)
Subtotal: £32.99
We recently launched our new website and are facing a few teething issues. If you see any problems please contact us.
Showing 1–12 of 31 resultsSorted by latest
Award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser takes readers on an epic journey to uncover the astonishing true story of the real women behind ancient Greece’s greatest legends, and the real heroes of those ancient epics, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.
What was it like to live on the edges of ancient empires, at the boundaries of the known world? In this bold revisionist history of the ancient world, Owen Rees shifts our focus from the centres of Greece and Rome to the lively, long-ignored societies on the borders.
Filled with the sights, sounds, smells and characters that shaped Rome, this book brings the ancient world to life and tells you everything you need to know about this crucial period in history.
Mother. Virgin. Warrior. Witch. Maniac. Monster. The labels applied to mythological women echo throughout history. These archetypes, created in the Ancient World, still resonate today. From the stories of the virgin goddesses Athena and Artemis, the contrasting depictions of wifely duty in Clytemnestra and Penelope, the ecstatic frenzies of the Maenads, Echidna – the so-called mother of all monsters – and the misunderstood Medusa, ‘Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men’ reveals a world where powerful women were both worshipped and feared. Accompanied with beautiful illustrations throughout, uncover the real stories behind the women of ancient mythology and find what they can teach us about being a woman today. Discover the women shaping and subverting womanhood from the very beginning.
Carthage was a power that dominated the western Mediterranean for almost six centuries before its fall to Rome. The history of the realm and its Carthaginians was subsumed by their conquerors and, along the way, the story of the real Carthage was lost. In this landmark new history, Eve MacDonald tells the essential story of the lost culture of Carthage and of its forgotten people, using archaeological analysis to uncover the history behind the legend. A journey that takes us the Phoenician Levant of the early Iron Age to the Atlantic and all along the coast of Africa, the book puts the city and the story of North Africa once again at the centre of Mediterranean history. Reclaimed from the Romans, this is the Carthaginian version of the tale, revealing to us that, without Carthage, there would be no Rome.
‘Irresistibly fascinating’ MARIE CLAIRE GREECE
‘Essential’ VICTORIA HISLOP
‘Brilliantly conceived’ PAUL CARTLEDGE
An enormous bestseller in Greece, this is a bold, witty retelling of the story of Ancient Greece by a rising star in archaeology
It’s your lucky day! You’ve stumbled across an ancient treasure chest in your garden that was buried thousands of years ago by a child living in ancient Rome. And the chest is packed with 20 strange and curious items that tell us so much about their life.
This is the incredible true story about a Middle Eastern refugee who changed the course of the world forever. This impoverished Middle Eastern refugee lived and died in Palestine some 2,000 years ago. But the world was expecting him long before he was born. His birth had been mystically foretold by astrologers for hundreds of years, yet the rulers of his day dreaded his coming. This humble carpenter became a magnet for the poor and oppressed, a symbol of love and mercy, who transformed the lives and restored the health and purpose in all who encountered him. The local elite and governing rulers eventually tortured him and put him to death in the most violent and public of ways. Yet that was only the beginning. In the years since, billions of people have dedicated their lives to this man and have testified to his truth.
Journeying across Britain, from West Penwith and Avebury to the Lake District and Orkney, ‘Stone Lands’ uncovers the magic and rich history of our incredible prehistoric standing stones. It conveys the delight that lies in tracking them down, as well as the solace these ancient places offer in times of darkness.A few months after discovering that her beloved husband, Stephen, had incurable cancer, Fiona Robertson began to write this book. A long-time megalith enthusiast, she found the ancient stones resonated with her more profoundly than ever as she faced the prospect of losing him.
Explore the timeless influence of Ancient Rome in this compelling, insightful book, and learn how its legacy continues to shape our world today. Whether you’re interested in history, contemporary global issues, or you’re simply curious about why Rome remains relevant, this book offers a fresh perspective on the lasting significance of one of history’s most famous civilizations.
The second book from the creators of the smash-hit number 1 podcast takes us on a dizzying A–Z through the past
‘The fascinating story of ancient words ? new revelations await’ The Guardian
‘A truly extraordinary detective story’ Matt Ridley, author of The Evolution of Everything
________________________________
The question book
Available on backorder (5-7 days)
Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men
Available on backorder (5-7 days)
Subtotal: £32.99
Notifications