History is not just a list of kings, battles, and dates. It is full of moments, facts, and details so extraordinary that they seem impossible. except that every single one of them is true. 50 Amazing Facts About History is the fact book that will make young readers aged 7 to 12 fall in love with the past. From the ancient world to the modern era, this book reveals 50 of the strangest, most surprising, and most genuinely illuminating facts in the history of human civilisation. The kind of facts that send you down a rabbit hole, that change the way you see an event you thought you already understood, that make you say: 'Wait. That cannot be real.' You will discover that Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire. You will learn that the Great Wall of China is not visible from space (that is a myth - but what IS true is even more impressive). You will find out why ancient Egyptians shaved off their eyebrows when their cat died, what the Vikings actually looked like, and why the Eiffel Tower grows 15 centimetres taller in summer. Perfect for school projects, history classes, and any child with a love of the past or who needs to find one. Inside you will find: 50 fully verified historical facts spanning ancient, medieval, and modern history. Organised to cover civilisations from around the world, not just Western Europe.