history, ancient

Explores the sports and entertainment legacies of the ancient world.

Explores the history of humanity from the Stone Age through the Middle Ages, and describes tools and technology, weaponry, craftsmanship, rites and rituals, and other related topics on human civilizations; and includes time lines.

Recounts the story of Alexander the Great and looks at what was happening all around the world in his time.

Describes historical and social events in various parts of the world from the era of the first known prehistoric people through the fall of the Roman Empire.

Traces the history of mankind from the Roman decline through the renewal in the Middle East, the Chinese kingdoms, and the Americas between 200-600 AD.

Covers the early history of Greece, Rome, India, Parthia, and China from 400 BC to 200 AD.

Photographs and text cover the history of Persia, Greece, the early Romans, and the unfolding of Eastern religions.

Introduces forms of technology developed and used by various ancient civilizations.

Presents photographs, illustrations, and text that provide information about seventy remarkable structures around the world that were built without the benefit of modern technology.

Surveys important occurrences in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas 2300 years ago.