Ancient peoples and places

Presents a history of North American settlement, from the first settlers over 15,000 years ago to the arrival of the Europeans in the fifthteenth century.

Presents a history of the ancient city on the Argive plain of Greece that flourished before the rise of classical Greece.

An illustrated history of the pre-Spanish civilizations of Mexico, beginning with the early hunters and continuing through the Aztecs; covering early village life, the rise of Olmec civilization, archaeological findings, Aztec society, and other topics.

Examines recent archaeological findings and studies to offer an overview of Mexico's Olmec civilization, describing their daily life, art, traditions, commerce, and beliefs.