King tut and the golden age of the pharaohs

Part 1. Ancient King. modern idol. Part 2. Tombs and treasures of Egypt.

The most influential figures of ancient history

Contents: The ancient middle east. Egypt on the rise.Classical Asia: China & India. Mediterranean conquests.

The dead sea scrolls : 75 years since their historic discovery

Some 75 years after the discovery of the first texts in the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea Scrolls still make headlines. THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS brings you the story of their unearthing, the ongoing archaeological work in the caves, and the details of who may have written the texts. Some highlights ...

Pirates : shipwrecks, conquests, and their lasting legacy

Pirates explores some of the most iconic figures to sail under the Jolly Roger and the shipwrecks they left in their wake. Some highlights include: chronicles of ancient seafaring cultures, the latest discoveries in underwater archaeology, and a look at enduring myths and legends.

Lost cities : treasures of the ancient world revealed

Contents: First cities. Ancient dynasties. Jewels of the mediterranean. Eastern origins. Western beginnings.

Secret societies : true tales of covert cults and organizations and their leaders

This comprehensive special edition lets readers travel its highways and byways with maps of major cities, trade routes, and the conquests of the feared Roman legion. Some highlights include: Geographical factors that maintained the balance of power and allowed Rome to dominate the Mediterranean and ...

Queens of Egypt : when women ruled the world

Contents: Merneith queen of blood. Neferusobek last woman standing. Hatshepsut queen of public relations. Nefertiti more than just a pretty face. Tawosret the survior. Cleopatra drama queen.

Mysteries of history : what's real, what's fantasy, and what's still a mystery

Contents: Legendary locations. Heroes and villains. Weapons and curses.

The vikings : lords of sea and sword

Part 1. Meet the Vikings. Part 2. Viking treasures.

Gladiators : the real story of the ring

The world’s most iconic combatants, GLADIATORS details the life, battles, and glory the famous fighters of ancient Rome. Trace the story of gladiators from their Etruscan origins to the storied gladiator games and discover fascinating aspects of gladiator life in and out of the amphitheaters. Some ...

Inside the medieval world

Contents: The end of an empire. The post Roman landscape. A new world religion. The century of charlemagne. A world divided. The millennium approaches. Post-millennial changes. Clash of cultures. The last crusades. Out of the ashes. The dawn of a new age.