Historium, Curated by Richard Wilkinson and Jo Nelson

Historium, Curated by Richard Wilkinson and Jo NelsonNew Hardback Explore the wonders of the past in this stunning collection of over 160 historical artefacts, from Ancient Rome to the dynasties of China. Welcome to the museum. This rich and informative cabinet of curiosities beautifully displays objects of the ancient past. Wander from room to room to explore the magnificence of what civilisations have left behind over thousands of years of human history. With text written by expert Jo Nelson and

SPQR is the Romans' own abbreviation for their state: Senatus Populusque Romanus

whilst the other pursues an impossible love

Most walks are circular

and the societies that make them

Ella debunks the common myths surrounding eating a plant-based diet

As a child growing up in rural England

and what dangers did they face

The essays explore how the act of reading shapes an individual

including as forager at the River Cottage

What part did a hot air balloon play in the discovery of cosmic rays

double lifts and glides look effortless

Better known as the Battle of Cassino