Ventura, Piero

Traces the history of houses, focusing on the changing needs of protection and security, evolving styles, and developing technology.

A world history presenting various aspects of life during particular periods of history, focusing heavily on Europe, in a manner allowing the reader to make topical comparisons between the periods.

A brief biography of Christopher Columbus highlighting his ocean voyages and discovery of new lands.

Describes the archaeological excavations on the island of Crete that revealed the remains of the legendary Minoan civilization which flourished from about 3000 to 1450 BC, when it was destroyed by the effects of a volcanic eruption.

Traces the search for and discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen and describes life in Egypt during that pharaoh's rule.

Traces Heinrich Schliemann's search for and discovery of the site of ancient Troy and discusses the mythology and possible historical facts connected with the siege of that city.

Recounts the life of the famous sculptor, painter, poet, and architect who flourished during the Italian Renaissance.

An account of Columbus's voyage links descriptions of life in various countries in fifteenth-century Europe with those of life among various Indians in the New World.