civilization

Presents a profile of the Aztec civilization, tracing its rise to the dominant culture of ancient America, and looking at how the Spanish were so quickly able to topple Aztec society. Includes a tour of the temple of Tenochtitlan.

A collection of essays by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker, in which she discusses the roots of her cultural, political, and spiritual activism, and offers her opinions on a wide range of public and private issues.

A collection of writings by award-winning author Ralph Ellison, including reviews, criticisms, essays, and interviews.

Traces the path of the nomads who discovered the Americas and created the complex civilization of the Aztecs, Incas, and other South America tribes.

Covers the African continent by region, providing a historical overview along with information on political activity, economy, social conditions, and culture.

Explores the origins of African cultures by touring the continent's ancient ruins and historical sites.

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 two civilizations of ancient America, including the Aztecs and the Mayans.

Explores the Aztec and Olmec civilizations and uses computer techniques to re-create how they may have looked in the sixteenth century.