ancient civilization

Learn how archaeologists are penetrating Egypt's long-buried mysteries, from the science of preparing a mummy for eternity, to the art of composing a love letter in hieroglyphs, to the technology capable of raising the largest stone buildings ever erected by human beings. (36 min.).

Re-creations and on-location reconstructions combine with commentary and analysis from experts to provide insights into the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece.

Re-creations and on-location reconstructions combine with commentary and analysis from experts to provide insights into the Roman invasion of Britain.

Re-creations and on-location reconstructions combine with commentary and analysis from experts to provide insights into the ancient civilizations of China and Japan.

Re-creations and on-location reconstructions combine with commentary and analysis from experts to provide insights into the Viking civilization.

Explores the historical sites of ancient Egypt including the Cliff Temples of Abu Simbel, Memphis and Thebes, the necropolis of Giza and the Great Pyramid, and the temples of Karnak and Luxor.

Text and pictures summarize the findings of archaeologists about the ancient past, from the beginnings of man to around 1600 A.D.

Briefly traces the development of the Roman Empire, through which the city of Rome dominated the western world for over five hundred years.

Tarzan encounters dangerous situations when he goes to the rescue of La, the priestess of Opar, the lost outpost of Atlantis.

Color illustrations and text profile twenty-six ancient civilizations, describing their accomplishments, their key dates, and their cultures.