A wonderful idea, gloriously put into practice. Greg Jenner is as witty as he is knowledgeable. You will love Greg Jenner's jolly account of how we have more in common with our ancestors than we might think. All human life is here, amusingly conveyed in intriguing nuggets of gossipy historical anecdote. Every day, from the moment our alarm clock wakes us in the morning until our head hits our pillow at night, we all take part in rituals that are millennia old. In this gloriously entertaining romp through human history - featuring new updates for the paperback edition - BBC Horrible Histories consultant Greg Jenner explores the hidden stories behind these daily routines. This is not a story of politics, wars or great events; instead, Greg Jenner has scoured Roman rubbish bins, Egyptian tombs and Victorian sewers to bring us the most intriguing, surprising anecdotes.