In a world obsessed with the virtual, tangible things are once again making history. Tangible Things invites readers to look closely at the things around them,

This interdisciplinary essay collection investigates the various interactions of people, feelings, and things throughout premodern Europe. It focuses on the per

The Art of Orientation celebrates the origins, meanings, and functions of the mosque throughout the world using a careful selection of one hundred and twenty-fi

We are constantly surrounded by objects, by 'things' that channel and dictate our everyday life, 'things' that we take for granted. But these objects speak to u

This book takes a dramatically original approach to the history of humanity, using objects which previous civilisations have left behind them, often accidentall