Publication Date: 7 September 2023

The Blurb

An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts!

In this blast-from-the-past adventure you’ll discover hundreds of the most mind-blowing facts from history. Hidden tombs, ghostly ships, boiled vipers, samurai warriors, snow machines, pet lions, hidden pyramids, secret codes, flaming fireballs, wooden swimsuits, sparkling jewels and many more are all woven together in this ingenious web of connected facts.

And there isn’t just one trail through these facts. Sometimes your path branches, and you can choose to fast forward or rewind to a completely different (but still connected) part of history. Where will your curiosity take you?

The Review

Combining history with one of my absolute favourite non-fiction series was always going to be an exciting read, but I was blown away by the journey through time History Factopia took me on.

Who knew that the Jamaican bobsleigh team could take you to Norway and Hollywood? Or that a 9th century gem covered book could lead you to a potential cure for a 14th century plague? Fascinating facts come thick and fast as we twist and turn forwards and backwards through time, and across the globe, taking in different cultures, beliefs, notable events and places. Mind blowing bizarre but true facts appear on every page, perfect for sparking further investigation from curious minds.

Whether you dip in and out, start and the beginning and follow through to the end, or leap from one path to another, each related fact will have you yearning for more. The fifth book in this fantastic fact filled series, but hopefully not the last!

Huge thanks to Britannica Books for sending me a copy and asking me to take part in the blog tour. Do make sure you check out all of the other stops.