Explore the wonders of the past in this stunning collection of over 160 historical artefacts, from Ancient Rome to the dynasties of China. Welcome to the museum.

This rich and informative cabinet of curiosities beautifully displays objects of the ancient past. Wander from room to room to explore the magnificence of what civilisations have left behind over thousands of years of human history.

With text written by expert Jo Nelson and stunning illustrations by Richard Wilkinson, this updated edition also features a foreword by Sir Tony Robinson.

Jo Nelson (Author)
Jo Nelson studied Modern and Medieval Languages at Cambridge University. She has been researching and writing non-fiction books for 15 years.

Richard Wilkinson (Illustrator)
After brief careers as an electronic musician, sound designer, motion-graphics designer and then in commercials production, Richard decided to return to his first love and embarked on a career as a freelance illustrator in 2006. Since then he has gone on to work in many aspects of illustration including books, magazines and advertising.