Highlights the parallels between the two great American societies of the Aztecs and the Incas, which both fell prey to the Spanish conquistadors of the sixteenth century. Includes animated re-creations of mysterious lost cities such as Tenochtitl?n and Machu Picchu.
Profiles several crab and mollusk species, including the ghost crab, spiny lobster, and giant octopus, describing their physical features, geographic ranges, size in relation to humans, hunting tactics, and defenses.
An account of English royal history from 1066 to the present day. Explores the scandal and intrigue behind each royal dynasty, from the 'accidental' murder of William II in 1100, through the excesses of Richard III, Henry VIII and 'Bloody' Mary, to the conspiracies surrounding the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997.
