civilization

Explores the social history of ancient Palestine and the emergence of major faiths during the time of Christ.

Looks at one of the architectural marvels of the Roman Empire, the bathhouse, which incorporated intricate systems for plumbing and heating, sophisticated vaulted ceilings, and a revolutionary new building material we now call concrete.

Presents an overview of Jerusalem, examining the city's importance to Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

A comprehensive A-to-Z reference that describes the various people, works of art and literature, movements and influences in American culture that significantly reflected or responded to the Cold War.

Provides annotated listings of Internet and Web sources dealing with multicultural issues that may be of interest to English-speaking audiences in the United States and Canada.

Offers an account of the black queens, madonnas, and goddesses that existed in the history, art, and imagination of ancient times, particularly in Ethiopia and Egypt.

Explores the history and architecture of the ancient world and featuring graphics, computer animation, and location footage. Visits the great monuments, pagodas, and temples of Buddhist Japan and considers the Samurai warriors and their code of Bushido which stresses honor, self-discipline, bravery, and simple living, as it examines the traditional society of Japan and its emphasis on balance, order, and calm.