Horrible Histories
193 total works
Discover all the foul facts life at home during the Second
World War with history’s most horrible headlines: Blitz
edition.
Get to grips with Home Front life with Terry
Deary, the master of making history fun. From what really happened
in Dad's Army to the perils of air raids,
and why the Blitzed Brits were eating chicken-fruit,
sinkers and nutty. It’s all in Horrible Histories:
Blitzed Brits:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories – with all the horribly hilarious
bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible
Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for
a fun and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage
show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly
funny Horrible Histories: the Movie –Rotten
Romans.
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From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories!
It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and
incredibly intriguing pages of Boudica's Secret Diary.
Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most powerful
warriors, bringing you Boudica's thoughts on:
the Romans!
uprisings!
marriage!
Gaul!
Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary
(and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your
mind.
Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introduction
to important figures from history. Fully illustrated
throughout and told from the character's (sometimes
delusional) point of view, each diary reveals the (quite likely)
inner workings of their minds during the events that shaped their
lives.
Covering key moments in Boudica's life and the
history of the Roman Empire's rule in Britain,
the Secret Diary of Boudica reveals her:
reaction to becoming the warrior Queen of the Iceni
relationship with her servant and friend, Marcus
leadership of her Celtish tribe
battles against the Roman Empire
Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era in British
History, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the imagination!
Discover all the foul facts about the history of the
mythological land with history's most horrible headlines: Greek edition.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to the Groovy Greeks. From why girls ran about naked
pretending to be bears to why doctors tasted
their patients' earwax. It's all in Horrible
Histories: Groovy Greeks:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories – with all the horribly hilarious
bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible
Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
mythological land with history's most horrible headlines: Greek edition.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to the Groovy Greeks. From why girls ran about naked
pretending to be bears to why doctors tasted
their patients' earwax. It's all in Horrible
Histories: Groovy Greeks:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories – with all the horribly hilarious
bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible
Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Discover all the foul facts about the Gorgeous Georgians
with history’s most horrible headlines.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to the Gorgeous Georgians. From what the Georgians used squashed
fish eyes for to the effects of their toxic
makeup. It's all in Horrible
Histories: Gorgeous Georgians:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories – with all the horribly hilarious
bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible
Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
with history’s most horrible headlines.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to the Gorgeous Georgians. From what the Georgians used squashed
fish eyes for to the effects of their toxic
makeup. It's all in Horrible
Histories: Gorgeous Georgians:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories – with all the horribly hilarious
bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible
Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Discover all the foul facts about the history of swashbuckling
buccaneers with history's most horrible headlines: Pirates
edition.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to seafaring pirates. From how to talk the patter of a pirate
and the disgusting details of death by a thousand cuts to which
potty pirate hacked off his enemy's own ears and made him eat them.
It's all in Horrible Histories: Pirates:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories
style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Discover all the foul facts about the history of the
big smoke with history's most horrible headlines: London edition.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to the hustle and bustle of England's capital. From what caused
the Great Stink of 1858 and why the flying
dustmen were feared to who ate a tosher for
tea. It's all in Horrible Histories: London:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories
style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible
lot. Read all about it!
Discover all the foul facts about the history of the
Scottish capital with history's most horrible headlines: Edinburgh
edition.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to Auld Reekie. From why it's alright to spit on the
High Street and whose pickled skin became
a sought-after souvenir to how the pupils of Edinburgh High School
got away with murder. It's all in Horrible
Histories: Edinburgh:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories
style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Scottish capital with history's most horrible headlines: Edinburgh
edition.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to Auld Reekie. From why it's alright to spit on the
High Street and whose pickled skin became
a sought-after souvenir to how the pupils of Edinburgh High School
got away with murder. It's all in Horrible
Histories: Edinburgh:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories
style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Discover all the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts with history's
most horrible headlines.
All the foul
facts about the Slimy Stuarts are ready
to uncover, including:
why some slimy Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleas
which king picked his nose and never washed his hands
and why people wore fish on their feet!
• fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible
stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits
included
• with a fresh take on the classic Horrible
Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
• the perfect series for anyone looking for
a fun and informative read
• Horrible Histories has been entertaining
children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show,
magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Discover all the foul facts about the Savage Stone Age
with history's most horrible headlines.
All the foul facts about the Savage Stone Age are ready
to uncover, including:
what they used instead of toilet paper
why a hole in the skull is good for headaches
and how to make a Stone Age mummy!
fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible
stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories
style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining
children and families for generations with books, TV, stage
show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny
Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories!
It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly
intriguing pages of William the Conqueror's Secret Diary.
Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most annihilating
kings, bringing you William the Conqueror's
thoughts on:
the Normans!
England!
Matilda!
the French!
military!
the Church!
battles!
Hastings!
Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary
(and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your
mind.
Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introduction
to important figures from history.
Fully illustrated throughout and told from the
character's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary reveals
the (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during the
events that shaped their lives.
Covering key moments in William's life and the
history of the Middle Ages, the Secret Diary of
William the Conqueror reveals his:
ascension to the Duke of Normandy
relations with the Church
battles with the French
meeting of Matilda
feuding family
battle of Hastings
… right up to the end of his life in 1087.
Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era
in British History, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the
imagination!
Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible
Histories reader wants to know!
The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of:
the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas
the Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded
bullets for footballs
plus dreadful jokes, rotten recipes and a Christmas quiz!
With full-colour illustrations by Martin Brown,
this 2022 edition of Horrible Christmas is the
perfect festive gift.
Discover all the foul facts about the Ruthless Romans
with history's most horrible headlines.
All the foul
facts about the Ruthless Romans are ready
to uncover, including:
which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels
who were the terrible twins who founded Rome
and which evil emperors made murder a sport
• fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible
stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits
included
• with a fresh take on the classic Horrible
Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
• the perfect series for anyone looking for
a fun and informative read
• Horrible Histories has been entertaining
children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show,
magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Discover all the foul facts about the Awesome Egyptians
with history's most horrible headlines.
All the foul
facts about the Awesome Egyptians are ready
to uncover, including:
which king had the worst blackheads
why some kings had to wear false beards
and why the peasants were revolting.
• fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible
stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits
included
• with a fresh take on the classic Horrible
Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
• the perfect series for anyone looking for
a fun and informative read
• Horrible Histories has been entertaining
children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show,
magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Discover all the foul facts about the Stormin' Normans
with history's most horrible headlines.
All the foul facts about the Stormin' Normans
are ready to uncover, including:
why Norman knights slept with a dolly
which pirate hung up his eye-patch and became a saint
and why Crusader ships were defended with barrels of pee
Fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible
stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories
style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and
families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories:
the Movie – Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Discover all the foul facts about the history of the
Bard's hometown with history's most horrible headlines: Stratford-upon-Avon
edition.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to the historical town of Shakespeare's birthplace. From why fleabites
turned fatal and what bloody
battles took place there to why locals
lob cheese in the river. It's all in Horrible
Histories: Stratford-upon-Avon:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories
style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
“★★★★★ Horrible Histories
is back - and better than ever. Marking 30 years of the beloved
series, The Worst in the World is vintage Terry Deary - deceptively
informative with plenty of gore ... brought to life by
Martin Brown's cartoonishly gory illustrations” - Daily
Telegraph
“Perfect for fans new and old, and packed with Deary's
priceless wit and Brown's perfectly pitched illustrations,
the past has never been so winningly horrible and so hilariously
entertaining!” - Lancashire Evening Post
The Worst in the World is packed full of the
foulest gold, silver and bronze medal winning entries.
Readers can discover what made the cut for the worst job
in history (spoiler alert - it involves a king, a toilet
in a stool and some botty wipes), or the worst ever pirate (must
be the one who tied his own noose for his neck).
Read all about the winners in horrible categories such as:
- diseases,
- battles,
- emperors,
- punishments,
- schools and more.
fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible
stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories
style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Read all about the most horrible top threes across history (in
one man's opinion), they're the absolute worst!
Put the pedal to the metal! Discover all the foul facts
behind the story of cars and automobiles across the world with
history's most horrible headlines: motor edition.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to the road. From scalding steam engines to
preposterous propellor powered vehicles, awful
accidents to rebellious road raiders,
cursed cars and risky racers, it's all in
Horrible Histories: On the Road:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories
style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Incredible
Incas with history’s most horrible headlines: Inca edition.
Jump into Inca life with Terry Deary,
the master of making history fun. Discover how a bucket
of pee could make you beautiful, why servants ate
the emperor's hair and how sick people were
tricked into feeling better. It’s all
in Horrible Histories: Incredible Incas:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories – with all the horribly hilarious
bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible
Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for
a fun and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage
show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly
funny Horrible Histories: the Movie –Rotten
Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Terrible
Tudors with history’s most horrible headlines: Tudor edition.
Jump into Tudor life with Terry Deary,
the master of making history fun. Discover why Henry
VIII thought he'd married a horse, how the Tudors tortured
their enemies and which shocking
swear words they used. It’s all in Horrible
Histories: Terrible Tudors:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories – with all the horribly hilarious
bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible
Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for
a fun and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage
show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly
funny Horrible Histories: the Movie –Rotten
Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Horrible History of Britain and Ireland (newspaper edition)
by Terry Deary
Published 12 October 2023
The blood-curdling history of Britain and Ireland from
Terry Deary!
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in full colour.
From gory stories of the Black Death,
the Battle of Culloden and London's Jack the
Ripper, it's all in Horrible Histories: Britain
and Ireland:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!