More hysterical historical fun from James Davies as we "Meet the Ancient Greeks" and "Meet the Pirates" (Big Picture Press)

History and humour go together like the silkiest peanut butter and the most sticky strawberry jam (and if you don't like peanut butter and jam sandwiches, you can basically do one!)

James Davies is back with his stylish and irreverent look at history, in two fantastic new titles from Big Picture Press.

First is "Meet the Ancient Greeks" - the civilisation that arguably gave us mathematics, astronomy and enhanced our cultural well-being with works of gorgeous art, amazing architecture and some blisteringly brilliant myths and legends.

But were the Ancient Greeks all they were cracked up to be? Let's really take a look at what made one of the greatest civilisations tick in this fab little book full of crazy humour but with tons of facts to underpin the giggles.

Who let the gods out? Well, the Ancient Greeks did. A lot. 

Delving expertly into all aspects of Ancient Greek culture, James' stylised illustrations work brilliantly once again, making this a fantastic addition to any young would-be historian's book collection.

"Meet the Ancient Greeks" by James Davies is out now, published by Big Picture Press. 

James doesn't stop there though, he spins his time-wheel further forward in history in "Meet the Pirates" - another fantastic title in the "Meet the" series, tackling the real-life subject of pirates who were the scourge of the seven seas around the 15th Century and beyond.

Learn all about some of the most famous pirates, such as Blackbeard (famous for - well, you've guessed it - a big bushy black beard and various creative ways of dispatching his enemies - ew!)

Find out what life was like on-board ship. Scurvy-raddled, dying of thirst, often missing eyes and limbs, but with the lure of booty ever-present, a pirate's life for thee? Well why not, eh? James makes it all look so fun and brilliant but there are plenty of real-life facts that show life on the ocean wave wasn't all it was cracked up to be!

No washing! Sounds like C's dream come true, the stinky little tyke!

"Meet the Pirates" by James Davies is also available now, published by Big Picture Press. 

(Both books very kindly supplied for review).