Travel back 5,000 years to when pharaohs ruled a kingdom on the Nile. From hieroglyphs and pyramids to jewelled treasures and mummies, find out how archeologists cracked a code and unlocked the history of civilization.
The Greeks have been fighting the Trojans for ten years. They wondered how they will ever storm the wall city of Troy. Then they come up with a clever trick. Find out how the famous Trojan Horse changed the outcome of the war.
tone choppers, eyed needles, camel saddles, chariots, and contraceptives: the past is paved with remarkable inventions. The latest book in this popular series takes us on an eye-opening and unusual journey through early human innovationssome fundamental and others intriguing or bizarre. An international team of scientists, archaeologists, and historians reveals seventy of the most extraordinary…
Today we take living in cities, with all their attractions and annoyances, for granted. But when did humans first come together to live in large groups, creating an urban landscape? What were these places like to inhabit? More than simply a history of ancient cities, this volume also reveals the art and architecture created by our ancestors, and provides a fascinating exploration of the origins…
Long ago, a powerful king named Midas lived in a place called Phyrgia. Midas had a large kingdom, a beautiful palace, and a loving daughter. But the thing Midas loved most of all was gold. One day, a god gave Midas the power to turn everything he touches into gold. But was this power a blessing, or a curse?
Rhodopis is a good and kind servant. But the other servants in the house treat her badly and make her do all the chores. One day, the Pharaoh invites everyone to a party. The other servants tell Rhodopis that she can't go. Will Rhodopis meet the Pharaoh anyway?
Take a trip back in time into the world of ancient Greece. Lots of fascinating facts take you on an amazing journey of discovery. Explore what the ancient Greeks ate and wore, what and who they fought with, and their legends, gods and heroes.'