Beginning history

A brief survey of the Crusades from Pope Urban II's first call in 1095 to the last crusade 200 years later and discusses their purpose and effects.

A brief introduction to the Viking warriors of ancient Scandinavia, discussing their ships, sailors, weapons, forts, religious beliefs, and recreation.

Surveys the history of the American West, covering such aspects as the native inhabitants, the first European settlers, the cowboys, and the Gold Rush.

Surveys the daily life of the Greek city states, describing the schools, religion, drama, sports, economy, and social life.

A simple introduction to life in ancient Rome, examining the Forum, the baths, the typical house and shop, the temples, the entertainment, the defense.

Describes the soldiers, command, arms, drills, and daily life of the Roman army during the time it spent defending the Roman Empire and its frontiers.

A simple introduction to the day-to-day life of the Egyptian farmer including information on farming methods, implements, crops, and the importance of the Nile floods.

An introductory survey of the discoveries made by sixteenth-century explorers such as Vasco da Gama, Cabot, Magellan, and Vespucci.

A simple history of Norman castles describing their origins, how they were built, the defense of the castles, and daily life within the castle walls.

Discusses the famous pyramids of Egypt, how they were built, and how they were involved in the religious beliefs and burial practices of the ancient Egyptians.