civilization, ancient

Theorizes that the Great Pyramid, Stonehenge, Machu Picchu, and other sacred sites are linked together through a sophisticated network of connections that traces back to the city of Atlantis.

Describes the people, culture, antiquities, and influences of ancient civilizations, starting with early humans and moving chronologically through Sumer, Egypt, Nubia, India, China, Israel, Greece, Rome, and others.

Profiles ancient mysteries that have baffled scientists for years and offers possible explanations for their occurrence.

Surveys concurrent developments of ancient history in various parts of the world, covering the time from 35,000 B.C. to 500 A. D.

Maps, illustrations, time lines, essays, articles, and sidebars chronicle major milestones, events, and figures in world history.

Profiles forty ancient sites of myth and mystery, providing color photos, maps, and reconstructions along with details on archaeological excavations, describing each place in its heyday. Covers such sites as Ur, Knossos, Carthage, and Olympia.

Explores the beginnings of civilization and describes the cultures of Sumeria, Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and the Americas.

Examines religions of the ancient world, covering beliefs, methods of worship, gods and goddesses, festivals, rituals, and other related topics.

Introduces forms of government developed and used by various ancient civilizations, examining a range of cultures from the ancient Chinese to the Vikings, and discussing caste systems, systems of city-states, democracies, monarchies, and other systems of government.