New Book of Incredible History on sale now

Nevermind a cushy prison cell with all the home comforts, Ancient Greek criminals suffered a far worse fate: the Brazen bull. A punishment dispatched at the flick of the emperor’s wrist, those suspected of committing a crime were enclosed in this device and roasted alive, their cries echoing through a horn to imitate the animal’s call. If that’s not grisly enough for you, get a load of all the spanking new content in the latest edition of How It Works Book of Incredible History.

Gruesome inventions, iconic figures and age-old gadgets galore, we are sure our new edition of Book of Incredible History will make you fall in love with history again.

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