Lost civilizations

Discusses the Anasazi Indians, including their origins, dwellings, religion and daily life.

Discusses the Minoans, their economy, government, social structure, art, and architecture.

Discusses the civilization of ancient Rome, including its founding and early centuries, its high point, social classes and institutions, aspects of daily life, its eventual decline and fall, and the enduring legacy of Rome.

Presents both primary and secondary source documentation on the ancient Persian Empire, and describes the Hammurabi Law Code, Babylonian conquest in 540 B.C., great leaders of the Persian Empire,Persian armies, and everyday life.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in the ancient Holy Land, focusing on Jerusalem, Ashkelon, the Qumran, Herod, and the significant places of Jesus' life, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Discusses the Aztec civilization including daily life, customs, societal structure, art, religion, and conquest by the Spanish.

Explores the history of Maya civilization through the archaeological discoveries found in Mexico and Central America.

Discusses the early mound builders and cliff dwellers of North America, including the Adena, the Hopewell, and the Anasazi, showing the finds of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Africa, focusing on Nubia, West Africa, the East Coast, and Zimbabwe, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Describes the discovery, excavation, and study of the remains of the ancient civilizations of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Burma.