Dargie, Richard

Provides information about various aspects of life in ancient Mesopotamia including how the people lived and worked, what they ate, family life, health and medicines, military service, leisure time and entertainment, and much more.

Provides information about various aspects of life in ancient Rome including how the Romans lived and worked, what they ate, family life, health and medicines, military service, leisure time and entertainment, and much more.

Depicts life in ancient Rome by examining everyday objects that were found in Roman villas and describing how they were used.

Traces the history of knights from the early middle ages through the end of the fifteenth century, with information on their training, duties, the castles they lived in, and their role in medieval society.