Surveys the clothing and crafts that were prevalent in Europe and the United States during the Victorian period. Suggests activities for making similar items with modern materials.
A photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind. Describes their society, religion, obsession with the afterlife, and methods of mummification.
A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.
Eight-year-old Thandi describes the traditional artwork of the Ndebele people of South Africa, highlighting her village's painted houses and her mother's detailed beadwork.
Discusses the lives of two children whose family settled on the frontier in what is now South Dakota, describing their home, clothes, food, and daily activities.