civilization, ancient

Explores the progression and improvements in technological innovations in ancient China and connects them to the present day.

Looks at "how social hierarchies, religion, culture, written language, technology, and more developed first in Mesopotamia and then independently in the Nile, Indus, and Yellow River valleys. A timeline helps readers get a better grasp of what developments were happening simultaneously in different parts of the world."--Amazon.

This captivating book exposes readers to the question classic archaeologists can t seem to answer: how were some of our great Stone Age structures built? Impossible constructions, such as the Egyptian pyramids, required such amazing precision and mechanical ability that some archaeologists still wonder how they were ever built during their time. This book is a fun and investigative read that will get people interested in ancient history. It will also undoubtedly inspire any reluctant reader to fly through the pages. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.

This anthology explores unanswered questions about humanity s origins and history. Some ancient civilizations had inexplicably and mysteriously advanced knowledge of science, agriculture, and astronomy. To the anthology authors, the myths, cosmology, and secret societies of these long-ago cultures may hold the answers. Among the topics discussed are architecture that aligns with certain stars, far-flung cultures with startling similarities, and the ancient astronaut theory. The potential literal truth and accuracy of Plato s Atlantis and Homer s The Iliad and The Odyssey are also examined. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.

This fascinating story about alien influences on ancient humans is packed with nearly 200 photographs to supplement the commentary. For example, the ancient city of Nan Madol, on the island of Pohnpei in Micronesia, contains huge basalt ruins. No one is certain how these ruins were built or why. This volume explores various legends and investigates the statues on Easter Island, the markings at Palpa and the Nazca lines in Peru, and underwater rock drawings, among other subjects, and poses the question, did cosmic gods come to Earth thousands of years ago to influence ancient humans and their cultures? Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.

Did you know that the Ancient Greeks had their own take on science fiction? Their stories took place not in the future, but in a fantastical, faraway past, and they believed the events in these stories actually had taken place. Using archaeological research and mining the writings of ancient philosophers, the author posits that the tales associated with Greek mythology are actually legitimate history and that the Greek gods were in fact extraterrestrials. Readers will be awed by these reinterpreted myths and legends, such as a new explanation of Atlantis and the true origin of famous mythical creatures. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.

"A detailed overview of the history of the Roman Empire, covering how it came to power in Europe and up to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE"--Provided by publisher.

"From Gilgamesh to Ancient Egypt to the Fall of Rome, this volume provides easy-to-use tools to engage, enlighten and give students a new frame of reference to study and analyze the most important documents from Ancient History. Through in-depth analysis of important primary documents from B.C.E. and C.E., readers will gain new insights into the life and culture in Ancient History. Written by historians and experts in the field, this resource examines a wide array of primary source documents with an in-depth critical analysis. Articles begin by introducing readers to its historical context, followed by a description of the author's life and circumstances in which the document is written. A document analysis guides readers in understanding key elements of language, rhetoric, and social and political meaning that define the significance of the author and the document in Ancient history. Defining Documents in World History: Ancient World provides detailed analysis of the following topics: The Fall of Rome, the Barbarian Invasion, and the Ancient Huns; Ancient Egypt: the religion and culture; The daily life and culture of Sumeria, Ancient Babylonia, the Huns, Ancient Ethiopians, and the Ancient Mayans; The culture, religion, and law of Ancient Rome; The Military and Government war efforts. From speeches to journal entries, government documents and newspaper articles, students and researchers will gain new insights into the life and culture of Ancient History. The documents represent the diversity of ideas and contexts that define social, political and cultural subjects throughout this significant time period."--Publisher website.

Offers a brief overview of human history, exploring why human history did not begin until the relatively recent past and exploring the premodern cultures that developed in Australia, the Americas, Africa, and Eurasia.