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The Rabbit Hole Book
99 adventures into the history of stuff
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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...
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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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781405966580
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 249g
Pages: 352
About the Author
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.
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