Ancient civilizations

"A historical overview of the Aztec civilization from the perspectives of the social classes, from the nobles to the commoners, including the Mexican empire's growth and decline"--.

Investigates the civilization of ancient Egypt, explaining where it was located, discussing who lived there, what people ate and wore, trade and commerce, beliefs and gods, and art and architecture, and looking at Egypt and Egyptians in the modern world.

Uses commentary, film footage, and reconstructions to explore the pyramids and cities of Egypt in the time of the pharoahs, looking at the Nile, the pyramids of Giza and Sakkara, mummies, the Sphinx, Memphis, the Temple of Luxor, Ammon at Karnak, and the Left Bank, and discusses aspects of ancient Egyptian society and culture.

Presents a study of the ancient Persian Empire, who these people were and where it was located, and discusses Cyrus the Great and Darius I, trade routes, art and architecture, and religious practice.