Underground

Explore the fascinating world hidden beneath our feet in this panoramic investigation of everything underground. From derelict subway stations and sewers to ancient underground cities and sacred caves, this book delves deeply into the history, science, architecture, and mythology of subterranean environments. Join author and subterranean enthusiast Will Hunt as he tracks the origins of life with NASA microbiologists, explores the catacombs and sewers of Paris with urban explorers, descends into a 35,000-year-old mine in the Australian outback with an Aboriginal family, and much more. Through these incredible adventures, Hunt weaves in findings from mythology, anthropology, neuroscience, and philosophy, revealing how the underground has shaped our most fundamental beliefs about ourselves and the planet. Whether you're an armchair adventurer or a true explorer at heart, Underground is sure to cure your "surface chauvinism" and awaken your fascination with the mysterious world beneath our feet.