civilization, ancient

Hunting for treasure and artifacts in the ruins of an ancient lost city. Solving complex puzzles to open the doors to a secret passage. Discovering the truth about a legendary figure from history. Fans of adventure video games love these activities and many more. But what is the true story behind today's popular action adventure games? Are the ancient cities in these games real or inspired by real locations? What kind of treasure has been found in actual ancient ruins? What type of dangers do treasure hunters face in the real world? Compare true exploration of ancient cities to today's popular video games and learn if they are portrayed accurately, or if the games twist the truth to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

Presents twelve facts about the Bronze age, describing tools and weapons, architecture, government, medicine, religion, and more.

Presents essays that examine the ancient civilizations and cultures of China, the Americas, Africa, Greece, and Rome; with photographs, maps, and sidebars on topics of interest.

Explains the development of the ancient Mayan empire, with maps showing where the civilization was and how it expanded over time, short biographies of key historical figures, and a timeline of important events.

Recounts the story of the discovery and exploration of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the legend of Troy, Pompeii, and other ancient discoveries.

Provides a snapshot of the often surprising technologies developed by various ancient civilizations.

Covers the inventions and technology used in ancient China and how their ideas influenced technology today.

Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.

An illustrated introduction to the geography of ancient Rome from city to empire, covering the Mediterranean Sea, the Tiber, farm land, natural defenses, building materials, Roman settlements and roads, aqueducts, and more.

Presents five hundred facts on ancient cultures, arranged in such categories as food and drink, fashion, sport, society, writing, war, animals, death, and the spiritual world.