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For more than a millennium, the Byzantine Empire presided over the juncture between East and West, as well as the transition from the classical to the modern world. Rather than recounting the standard chronology of emperors and battles, leading Byzantium scholar Jonathan Harris focuses on a succession of archetypal figures, families, places, and events.

Lost Enlightenment recounts how, between the years 800 and 1200, Central Asia led the world in trade and economic development, the size and sophistication of its cities, the refinement of its arts, and, above all, in the advancement of knowledge in many fields. Central Asians achieved signal breakthroughs in astronomy, mathematics, geology, medicine, chemistry, music, social science, philosophy, and theology, among other subjects.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Japan Story written and read by Christopher Harding. This is a fresh and surprising account of Japan's culture from the 'opening up' of the country in the mid-nineteenth century to the present. It is told through the eyes of people who greeted this...

The Indian subcontinent was the scene of dramatic upheavals a few thousand years ago. The Northwest region entered an arid phase, and erosion coupled with tectonic events played havoc with river courses. One of them disappeared. Celebrated as -Sarasvati' in the Rig Veda and the Mahabharata, this...

Discover the lost Silk Road caravan merchants who dominated ancient global trade and united vast desert empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey explores the oasis city-states that served as the connective tissue between Byzantium and early China. Step into an...

Brought to you by Penguin. Chris Harding's enormously enjoyable new book distils Japan's long, complex and fascinating history into the stories of twenty remarkable individuals. These vivid and entertaining portraits take the reader from the earliest written accounts of Japan right through to...

A series tracing the histories of antiquities and landmarks that have been destroyed or looted in Iraq and Syria, India and Pakistan, and Brazil. The Museum of Lost Objects traces the histories of antiquities or cultural sites that have been destroyed or looted in Iraq and Syria (Series 1)...

The Buddha and the Sahibs: The Men Who Discovered India’s Lost Religion by Charles Allen. For nearly 1,000 years, from the destruction of temples and monasteries by Muslim invaders in the 11th and 12th centuries, followed by Hinduism’s increasing power, Buddhism vanished from the country of...

The incredible true story of Louis Zamperini, now a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie. THE INTERNATIONAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER In 1943 a bomber crashes into the Pacific Ocean. Against all odds, one young lieutenant survives. Louise Zamperini had already transformed himself from...

Why would the Empire of Japan imprison five Dutch radio engineers, hold their families hostage, and move them from Indonesia to Japan? And why would one of them die? Through heartfelt letters written across decades, oceans, and generations, and during her travels across the world, Laura begins...

The Nanda Devi Mystery: How India and America Lost a Nuclear Device is the thoroughly riveting and sometimes bizarre story of how India and America tried to install a nuclear-powered surveillance device on top of the Himalayas to snoop on China and then lost it forever.

The “gripping and meticulously researched” (The Times, London) true story of the determined museum curators who saved the priceless treasures of China’s Forbidden City in the years leading up to World War II and beyond. Spring 1933: The silent courtyards and palaces of Peking’s Forbidden...

Unearth the ancient mysteries of lost cities to discover how early human civilizations thrived, adapted, and vanished. Perfect for an immersive commute, this atmospheric historical journey transports you straight to the heart of prehistoric South Asia. Walk the meticulously planned streets of...

Dive into the ultimate historical mystery and hunt for the undiscovered tomb of history's most feared conqueror. Perfect for a suspenseful morning commute or an immersive learning session, this captivating archaeological adventure transports you directly to the sweeping, sacred landscapes of the...

Experience the epic rise and fall of a maritime empire that willingly surrendered its dominance over the oceans. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping Asian history narrative sweeps from the violent collapse of Mongol rule to the highly centralized Ming court. You will witness a powerful...

Plunge into an underwater archaeology mystery where geological science and lost civilization myths fiercely collide. Transform your daily commute into an atmospheric journey to the far edges of Japan, where powerful ocean currents conceal massive, stepped stone structures. This immersive...

Uncover the epic rise and complex fragmentation of an ancient civilization that forged Southeast Asia's greatest empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep-dive transports you to the monsoon forests and river plains of Cambodia. Experience an educational journey into...

Explore the tragic art history of the Silk Road’s lost marvels and the global fight to preserve our cultural heritage. Perfect for a contemplative commute, this gripping historical narrative transports you to the ancient Bamiyan valley. Stand beneath towering cliffs where magnificent carved...

Step into a forgotten Bronze Age metropolis and uncover the archaeological mysteries of the ancient Indus Valley. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep dive transports you to the twentieth century when explorers first stumbled upon a vast, buried city. Lose yourself in...

Uncover a forgotten maritime empire of Southeast Asia that ruled global trade but vanished completely from history. Transform your daily commute into an adventurous exploration of the ancient Malay Archipelago. Sail alongside intrepid merchants and powerful kings who built a massive seaborne...