Ancient Civilizations

Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present....

Children should not just hear about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before....

Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. This Who Was...? explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler....

For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt's culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost....

Come face to face with mummies, ancient pharaohs, and daring archaeologists, and thrill to myths of Egyptian gods and goddesses. In this audiobook, Jim Weiss brings the mysterious land of ancient Egypt to life for you and your children....

Ferocious raids, heroic battles, larger-than-life leaders, and courageous explorers that changed the course of human history....

Timeless wisdom drawn from 3,000 years of human experience offers hope, insight and inspiration to listeners of all ages....

Have you ever wondered what Japan was like long ago? The Japanese people have had a long and interesting history, filled with warrior queens, emperors, and discoveries that have changed the world. Both parents and children will enjoy learning about Ancient Japan....

On this adventure, we're travelling back in time to Ancient Egypt where we'll learn about one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, the pyramids! We'll also visit the River Nile and the ancient tombs. Beware of the mummies....

Peter Frankopan explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the East married the West with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads....

Born in Rome in 100 BC, Julius Caesar quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way. His victories in battle awarded him support, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer....

Have you ever wondered why Greek myths are known worldwide? Well, they have the perfect ingredients of magic, power, and culture. They’re fictional, but they strongly reflect the cultures and traditions of Greece....

In 43 CE Roman conquest of Britannia seems all but certain - until a chance meeting between King Prasutagus of the Iceni and a runaway slave of royal decent....

Acclaimed storyteller Jim Weiss takes listeners from palace plots to treasure chambers, from the inner rooms of a mysterious temple to the middle of a thundering chariot charge....

Meet the ten remarkable kings, queens, inventors, scholars, and visionaries who changed the world....

The first in a fantastic new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....

The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash that buried the city and its inhabitants....

The ancient Greeks gave us so much that we still use today; mythological stories we continue to study in schools and colleges and the Olympics are just a few. While Greece is just a small European country today, it covered parts of today’s North Africa and Iran....

After finally winning the decade-long war against the Trojans, Odysseus, captain of the Greek army, only has to guide his men back home across the sea....

Could a monster whose very look turns men to stone be a challenge too perilous even for the son of Zeus? King Polydectes has designs on Perseus' mother, Danaë. But first the king must get rid of young Perseus once and for all....

In this audiobook, you will travel back to Ancient Rome, where gladiators fought in the famous Colleseum, emperors were murdered to make way for new emperors, calendars were created, and Greek mythology was re-made into Roman mythology! Listen to find out more....

Are you ready for an epic journey through three of the most fascinating civilizations in history? With Classic Legends For Kids, you’ll uncover the incredible myths, brave heroes, and powerful gods that shaped Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Ancient China was shaped by the three kingdoms of Wei, Shun and Wu. Listening about ancient history will help you realize the cultures and traditions of a nation....

Get ready to embark on a mythical time journey to ancient Egypt – and trust us, it's going to be an unforgettable adventure! Prepare to explore a world where mighty pharaohs reign, queens of the Nile hold sway, and gods and goddesses weave tales of power and intrigue.

Estudios han demostrado que desarrollar un "hábito atómico"—sólo dedicar unos minutos al día a cualquier habilidad o hábito que se quiera adquirir- puede ser más que suficiente para arraigarlos en nuestras vidas....