Apocalypse

Apocalypse by Lizzie Wade

A Bold, Hopeful Reimagining of Human History Through the Lens of Collapse and Transformation
What if the end of the world is just the beginning?

From award-winning science journalist Lizzie Wade, Apocalypse is a groundbreaking work of archaeological nonfiction that redefines our understanding of civilization collapse—not as an ending, but as a turning point. Blending vivid storytelling with cutting-edge research, Wade examines humanity’s most devastating historical upheavals and uncovers the hidden stories of survival, resilience, and radical reinvention.

From the extinction of ancient human species to the collapse of Old Kingdom Egypt, the fall of the Classic Maya, and the ravages of the Black Death, Apocalypse takes readers on a sweeping journey through thousands of years of global catastrophe. But rather than dwelling in doom, Wade reveals what came after—how societies adapted, how cultures transformed, and how disaster often sparked new ways of living.

With climate change, pandemics, and political instability looming in our present, this book offers a timely, hopeful perspective: humanity has survived countless apocalypses before. And with each one, we’ve had the chance to choose who we become on the other side.

🌍 Perfect for readers of Jared Diamond, Yuval Noah Harari, and Ed Yong
🌍 Explores the archaeological roots of collapse, resilience, and cultural evolution
🌍 Features maps, vivid case studies, and insights into climate history and human adaptability

Format: Hardcover 
Genre: Nonfiction, History, Archaeology, Environmental Studies
Topics: Civilization Collapse, Human Resilience, Climate Change, Ancient History, Anthropological Insights
Audience: History lovers, science readers, climate-conscious thinkers, and fans of deeply reported nonfiction

✨ Apocalypse is a vibrant, revelatory history of how disaster shapes us, asking not only how we survive—but how we choose to rebuild.