Outside Asia precious little is known of their rich history, but new evidence reframes our understanding of the indelible mark they left on a vast region stretching from Europe and sweeping right across Central Asia deep into China.

A groundbreaking new textbook that brings a highly topical, environmental perspective to the story of how humans have shaped the world.

An extensively revised and updated edition of a bestselling classic on modern architecture and its origins.

A new edition of the definitive affordable title for students and teachers in the field of contemporary art photography.

An engaging and enlightening reappraisal of cutting-edge fashion that confirms that there are no limits to the creative imagination in clothing the human form.

One of four titles in Thames & Hudson’s innovative new ‘Big Idea’ series, this intelligent, stimulating book assesses the connections between gender, psychology, culture and sexuality, and reveals how individual and social attitudes have evolved over the centuries.

From acclaimed archaeologist and bestselling author Eric Cline, a breathtaking account of how the collapse of an ancient civilised world ushered in the first Dark Ages

The extraordinary true story of the Stasi's poetry club: Stasiland and The Lives of Others crossed with Dead Poets Society

Female Founders' Playbook brings together the voices of female business role models so you can truly hear what it takes to build a billion dollar business.