Thomas Turner

The definitive account of the Brink's-Mat Robbery to publish alongside a prime-time BBC 1 series. The real story that inspired the BBC drama, The Gold. On Saturday, 26 November 1983, an armed gang stole gold bullion worth almost €26 million from the Brink's-Mat security depot near London's Heathrow Airport. It was the largest robbery in world history, and only the...

The Democratic Republic of Congo has become one of the world's bloodiest hot spots. 2003 saw the end of a five-year war in which millions lost their lives—one of the deadliest conflicts since World War II. Despite recent peace agreements and democratic elections, the country is still plagued by army and militia violence. Congo remains deeply troubled, as the deep-rooted...

Nike Football Boots explores the mythology surrounding generations of footballers and the boots they wear. It uncovers the stories behind boots worn by such superstars as Liverpool legend Ian Rush, Brazilian striker Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, emerging icon Mbappe, and USWNT stars Megan Rapinoe and Mia Hamm (the only footballer with a signature boot), to name only a few....