Lewis Dartnell

Book cover of The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm by Lewis Dartnell
Computers & Technology

The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm

How would you go about rebuilding a technological society from scratch?

If our technological society collapsed tomorrow what would be the one book you would want to press into the hands of the postapocalyptic survivors? What crucial knowledge would they need to survive in the immediate aftermath and to rebuild civilization as quickly as possible? […Learn More]

Book cover of Origins: How Earth's History Shaped Human History by Lewis Dartnell
Earth Sciences

Origins: How Earth’s History Shaped Human History

A New York Times-bestselling author explains how the physical world shaped the history of our species

When we talk about human history, we often focus on great leaders, population forces, and decisive wars. But how has the earth itself determined our destiny? Our planet wobbles, driving changes in climate that forced the transition from nomadism to farming. Mountainous terrain led to the development of democracy in Greece. […Learn More]