Understanding people in the past

Presents an overview of the history of European society during the time known as the Renaissance, from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century.

Presents an overview of the ancient Vikings, discussing such topics as travel, work, family life, food, entertainment, buildings, religion, farming, and art.

Examines the social, economic, political, and cultural life of the people of ancient Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, including profiles of influential citizens.

Shows how the people of ancient Greece lived by describing their government, social customs, religion, and some aspects of their history.

Explains the various elements of the Incas, including their history, daily life, religion, cooking and eating, trading and transportation, and more.

Examines the social, economic, political, and cultural life of the ancient Romans. Sidebars describe specific statues, murals, and ruins of the period.

Shows how people lived in ancient Egypt by describing their social, economic, political, and cultural life, and explains how their values and attitudes have helped shape our world.

Explains various aspects of the Aztecs, including their history, daily life, religion, cooking and eating, trading and transportation, and more.

Examines the social, economic, political, and cultural life of the ancient Romans. Sidebars describe specific statues, murals, and ruins of the period.