civilization, ancient

A multi-volume encyclopedia with alphabetically arranged topics relating to ancient civilizations and the discovery of famous archaeological sites.

Examines the lifestyles, food and drink, fashion, art and architecture, health and medicine, war and weaponry, religion, and other aspects of life in four ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Vikings.

Presents an alternative history as founded on a fictional "lost ancient text," covering the origins of humanity through an autobiographical account of Lord Enki, who discusses the arrival of extraterrestrials on Earth from a planet called Nibiru.

Biblical scholar Zecharia Sitchin offers his theory on the creation of man, asserting humans were made by the Anunnaki who had come to Earth from their planet, Nibiru.