antiquities

A history of the Inca Empire and its expansion during the 15th and 16th centuries until its conquest by the Spanish under Francisco Pizarro.

Discusses the famous pyramids of Egypt, how they were built, and how they were involved in the religious beliefs and burial practices of the ancient Egyptians.

An introduction to the life and family of Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamen.

Describes the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt.

Describes the ancient Mexican ruins and discusses the culture, religion, and daily life of the people who preceded the Aztecs.

Describes the pyramids of Egypt and the Americas and their significance in the social, political, and religious life of long-vanished civilizations.

A photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind. Describes their society, religion, obsession with the afterlife, and methods of mummification.

An account of Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun, descriptions of the artifacts inside and their importance, the discovery in 1988 of more artifacts, and theories about the curse associated with the tomb.

A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.

Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.