The Rabbit Hole Book

99 adventures into the history of stuff

Richard Coles, Charles Spencer, Cat Jarman

$26.99

Paperback

Forthcoming
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English

Michael Joseph
28 January 2026

Reference; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Trivia & quiz question books

The first trivia book from the team behind the hit history podcast The Rabbit Hole Detectives, investigating weird and wonderful facts and stories rescued from obscurity.

Join the trio behind the hit history podcast, The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Richard Coles, Charles Spencer and Cat Jarman in their first trivia book as they investigate weird and wonderful facts and stories rescued from obscurity. From the earliest recorded examples of practical jokes to a whistle-stop tour of the world's ghost towns to a history of red heads, The Rabbit Hole Book is a fascinating and entertaining dive into all the things you didn't know you wanted to know.

By: Richard Coles, Charles Spencer, Cat Jarman
Imprint: Michael Joseph
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 189mm, Width: 123mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 248g
ISBN: 9781405966580
ISBN 10: 1405966580
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 28 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Richard Coles (Author) The Reverend Richard Coles is a writer, presenter and Church of England clergyman. He is the only vicar in Britain to have had a number-one hit single and appear on Strictly Come Dancing. Richard Coles is the author of the bestselling Murder Before Evensong mystery. Charles Spencer (Author) Charles Spencer is a journalist, broadcaster and author of historical non-fiction. He is the author of seven non-fiction books, including the number one bestselling memoir A Very Private School and the bestselling histories Blenheim, Battle for Europe, Killers of the King and The White Ship. Charles has also written for numerous publications including Vanity Fair, The Spectator, The FT and The Guardian. Cat Jarman (Author) Professor Cat Jarman is a bioarchaeologist and field archaeologist and the bestselling author of River Kings and The Bone Chests. She is also a historical adviser for museums and an experienced public speaker who frequently shares her expertise on BBC radio, podcasts, and TV. Professor Jarman's research has been covered by print and online news outlets internationally.

Reviews for The Rabbit Hole Book: 99 adventures into the history of stuff

Compulsively dip-in-able * The Times * I'd be amazed if you found none of the chapters interesting. My own curiosity gland was tickled by many of the entries * Daily Mail *