architecture, ancient

Illuminates how the ancient Greeks were able to realize groundbreaking and unique engineering innovations such as The Palace of Knossos, the Theatre of Epidaurus, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Lost City of Atlantis, and the Parthenon. Also includes two addtional features.

The stories and secrets behind ancient Rome's man-made wonders. State-of-the-art digital effects recreate Rome's wonders of architecture and engineering as they appeared centuries ago.

Describes the probable method of construction for such unusual structures of the ancient world as the tower of Babel, the pyramids, Easter Island statues, Zimbabwe, and several others.

Explore the legacy of the Aztecs, who are known for their incredible architectural achievements and the Mayan people, who have left us some of the world's most spectacular temples.

Provides descriptions of the seven wonders of the ancient Middle East, including Ziggurat atUr, the library in Nineveh, Persepolis, King Solomon's temple, Petra, Hagia Sophia, and Krak des Chevaliers, with photographs of the sites and some of the artifacts found at each location.

Presents retellings of classic tales about the seven wonders of the ancient world, including the Lighthouse at Alexandria, and the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Machu Picchu is often called the Lost City of the Inca. Hidden by thick forest plants high in the Andes Mountains of South America, the Inca city lay abandoned for nearly 400 years.

Examines seven historically significant sites throughout the Asian continent, and features the Great Wall of China, the Mahabodhi Temple, Angkor Wat, the Todaiji Temple, Pha That Luang, and the Banaue Rice Terraces, and includes a historic timeline.

Examines seven historically significant sites throughout the African continent, and features the Great Sphinx, Abu Simbel, the Kush Pyramids, the Kingdom of Aksum, the Swahili Coast, Great Zimbabwe, and Timbuktu, and includes a historic timeline.