The silk roads

Islam: A New History from Muhammad to the ...

Danny Bird What made you decide to write about the collapse of the western Roman empire and the rise of Christianity? Alice Roberts I’ve long been fascinated by this historical period, especially in B

A single-volume 2,500-year history

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Should ancient Athens serve modern progressive causes?

Tens of thousands of international travellers once flocked to see Syria’s ancient wonders. Now, after more than a decade of isolation, there is fresh hope that the visitors will return