Philosophy: Egypt, Greece, Rome & Western

Do survivors of life's greatest trials possess a secret knowledge? Is there an art to survival" - a map for crossing the wilderness" - or daily life? Why do some people blossom through adversity while others stop growing?

Two Philosophers Ask and Answer the Big Questions About the Search for Faith and Happiness

A brilliantly original, landmark retelling of Greek myths, recounted as if they were actual scenes being woven into textiles by women who feature prominently in them.

Throughout history we have told ourselves stories to try and make sense of our place in the universe. Richard Holloway takes us on a personal, scientific and philosophical journey to explore what he believes the answers to the biggest of questions are.

A brilliant distillation of the key ideas behind successful self-improvement practices throughout history, showing us how they remain relevant today

So often deployed as a jingoistic, even menacing rallying cry, or limited by a focus on passing moments of liberation, the rhetoric of freedom both rouses and repels. Does it remain key to our autonomy, justice, and well-being, or is freedom's long star turn coming to a close?

Bestselling author Erich von Dniken shares the story of a 16-year-old grave-diver who discovered a mysterious labyrinth of the old kings under one of the pyramids of Saqqara.