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The Rabbit Hole Book
  • Published: 28 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9781405966580
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $30.00

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 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.
  • Published: 28 January 2026
  • ISBN: 9781405966580
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $30.00
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About the authors

Charles Spencer

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.
CS

Cat Jarman

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.
CJ

Praise for The Rabbit Hole Book

Compulsively dip-in-able

The Times

I'd be amazed if you found none of the chapters interesting. My own curiosity gland was tickled by many of the entries

Daily Mail