8 March 2023
Ancient philosopher Anaximander's discoveries about rain, wind and the cosmos may make him the true force behind modern science, argues physicist Carlo Rovelli in his newly republished first book
7 December 2022
From a bone fragment of a mysterious new species to the latest on cave art, Paul Pettit's powerful new book shows how science is rewriting the past
2 November 2022
A pacy documentary reveals the latest about Tutankhamun and Howard Carter, who discovered his tomb. It also revives vivid childhood memories of my first encounter with the pharaoh, says Bethan Ackerley
2 November 2022
The story of Tutankhamun and his tomb still amazes us. Palaeopathologist Bob Brier’s new book is an accessible guide to the story, but doesn’t break new ground
2 November 2022
Cracking Egypt's hieroglyphic code was one of humanity’s greatest feats. A riveting new exhibition at the British Museum celebrates the 200th anniversary
27 July 2022
This evolution bestseller is full of ironic humour, sharp insights and affectionate acknowledgement of human flaws – and ends up as a celebration of curiosity
23 May 2022
This documentary tracks the quest for the oldest human footprints in North America, and what they can tell us about when people first arrived on the continent
