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This is the incredible true story of a Galilean stonemason who changed the course of the world forever. He lived and died over 2,000 years ago, fulfilling expectations that existed long before his birth. His birth had been mystically foretold by astrologers for hundreds of years, yet the rulers of his day dreaded his coming. This humble builder-teacher became a magnet for the poor and down trodden, a symbol of love and mercy, who transformed the lives and restored the health and purpose in all who encountered him.

Christianity is the most enduring and influential legacy of the ancient world, and its emergence the single most transformative development in Western history. Even the increasing number in the West today who have abandoned the faith of their forebears, and dismiss all religion as pointless superstition, remain recognisably its heirs. Seen close-up, the division between a sceptic and a believer may seem unbridgeable.

During the five decades since the Treaty of Rhandeia ended the War of Armenian Succession, an uneasy peace has existed between the Roman and Parthian Empires. The treaty’s terms dictated the King of Armenia must come from Parthia’s ruling Arsacid Dynasty but can only be lawfully crowned by the Emperor of Rome. Following the passing of King Sanatruk in 110 A.D., King Osroes of Parthia appoints a new Armenian sovereign with neither consultation nor consent of Emperor Trajan. Three years later, he forcibly removes the king and installs another, again without the knowledge or permission from Rome.

In Penelope’s Bones, award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser pieces together compelling evidence from archaeological excavations and scientific discoveries to unearth the richly textured lives of women in Bronze Age Greece—the era of Homer’s heroes. Here, for the first time, we come to understand the everyday lives and experiences of the real women who stand behind the legends of Helen, Briseis, Cassandra, Aphrodite, Circe, Athena, Hera, Calypso, Penelope, and more.

The Art of War dates to the fifth century B.C and is arguably the most famous military treatise ever written. Throughout its history, The Art of War has been highly influential. Figures as diverse as Japanese daimyō Takeda Shingen, Chinese communist Mao Tse-Tung, and Finnish field marshal Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim have cited the book as inspirational. During the Vietnam War the book served as an inspiration and guide for the Vietcong, which brought the book to the attention of the American military.

In the Egyptian desert west of Ancient Thebes, a little south of the famous Valley of the Kings, lies the lesser known Valley of the Queens, final and secret home for the wives of New Kingdom Pharaohs. These tombs were cut into the rock in a similar fashion to those of their husbands, on a smaller scale. Although most tourists to Egypt miss them, the tombs of the Queens contain art of great beauty, including fascinating glimpses of the styles of noble women in the Court of the Pharaoh.

Mediterranean agriculture was born in the fertile Crescent about 10,000 years ago. Among the founding plants of this agriculture are several cereals: barley, wheat and later rye and oats. Barley is undoubtedly the most important cereal in the Neolithic and it was also in Egypt, attested in religious rites. The various types of wheat form a complex group that is still difficult to clarify today. At first the cereals were probably treated in the form of pasta and some of these were fermented. Taking into account that fermentation is a natural process that begins very quickly, the first cooks ...

Since the beginning of Egyptian history, beer has revealed its importance on funerary steles. Before all other foods, the deceased wished to have bread and beer in his afterlife. Since it could be forgotten by posterity in the funerary cult, the owner of the tomb had a funerary stele painted on which prayers and food were written: pronouncing them became a reality and survival in the afterlife was guaranteed.

WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU’VE BEEN TOLD ABOUT HISTORY IS A LIE? 🏛️ Entire cities with impossible architecture, technologies ahead of their time, and maps of a vanished empire. History says they never existed, but the evidence tells a different story. What was Tartaria, and why was it erased from the past? 📜 Once you learn this, you’ll never look at history the same way again! Hidden beneath layers of forgotten history, erased from textbooks but never from curiosity, lies the enigma of Tartaria, an empire shrouded in mystery. This book isn’t just an introduction; it’s a key to a ...

“Pharaoh Amenhotep IV changed the name to Akhenaten in honor of the god Aten. After his death his name was erased from the lists of kings, all his monuments, all his symbols were destroyed to erase his memory. In modern times, his epigraphs dating back to the time of Amarna (Akhetaten)( 2) were rediscovered, and it became clear that Akhenaten had carried out an unprecedented religious reform. He had destroyed the symbols of Egyptian polytheism, replacing them with a monotheistic cult of a new god of light, which he called “Aten”. The theology to which it was inspired was that of the ...

“World-renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass. He is one of the world’s authorities on the Giza pyramids, and has spent his life excavating around the pyramids and the Sphinx. He made major important discoveries such as the tombs of the pyramid builders and the secret doors inside the pyramid of Khufu. Dr. Hawass has received five honorary doctorates from different international universities and was named as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People for the year 2006 by Time Magazine. His adventures around the pyramids have been presented in many TV shows. In this book, you will feel the ...

Taking listeners on a thought-provoking journey into our ancestors’ beliefs about death, dying, and the afterlife, Gregory Shushan, Ph.D., reveals the powerful influence of near-death experiences (NDEs) on religious beliefs and ritual practices throughout human history. Focusing on five ancient world regions in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China, and Mesoamerica, Shushan expertly explores each civilization’s afterlife beliefs.

In 2012, Steve Green, billionaire and president of Hobby Lobby, announced a purchase of a Biblical artefact—a fragment of papyrus carrying lines from Paul's letter to the Romans, and dated to the second century CE. Noted scholar Roberta Mazza was stunned. When was this piece discovered, and how could Green acquire such a rare item? The answers, which Mazza spent the next ten years uncovering, came as a shock: the fragment had come from a famous collection held at Oxford University, and its rightful owners had no idea it had been sold.

The roots of today's environmental catastrophe run deep into humanity's past. Through this unprecedented reading of Homer's Iliad, the award-winning classicist Edith Hall examines how this foundational text both documents the environmental practices of the ancient Greeks and betrays an awareness of the dangers posed by the destruction of the natural landscape. Underlying Homer's account of brutal military operations, alliances, and cataclysmic struggle is a palpable understanding that the direction in which humanity was headed could create a world that was uninhabitable.

This book includes two popular manuscripts on Greek mythology: Greek Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters Greek Mythology: A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Ancient Greek Religion with Its Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and Mortals Introducing: Captivating Stories of the Ancient Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters The first manuscript on Greek mythology is part of the best-selling series "Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology." In this ultimate guide on Greek Mythology, you will discover captivating stories of the Ancient ...

Beneath the Dust: Discovering the Indus Valley People offers a compelling journey into one of the most enigmatic and advanced civilizations of the ancient world. Located along the banks of the mighty Indus River, the Indus Valley Civilization flourished over 4,000 years ago, yet its legacy continues to captivate scholars, historians, and curious minds alike. This book takes listeners on an exploration of the civilization's cities, people, culture, economy, and mysterious script, shedding light on the extraordinary achievements of a society that thrived without the centralized power of kings.

En Sobre la Amistad, el gran orador y filósofo romano Marco Tulio Cicerón no solo reflexiona sobre la importancia de la amistad en la vida humana, sino que ofrece principios atemporales para construir relaciones profundas, honestas y duraderas. Lejos de ser un tratado teórico, este texto es una guía espiritual para quienes desean vivir con mayor sentido, autenticidad y conexión. Cicerón nos recuerda que la verdadera amistad no nace del interés, sino de la virtud compartida.

Un compendio fascinante de mitos, leyendas y realidades históricas ¿Existió la ciudad de la Atlántida? ¿Pronunció Julio César las famosas palabras «¿Tú también, hijo?», antes de morir? A veces, la narración patrimonial y literaria difiere de los hechos. Así, este libro, escrito con afán divulgativo, pretende transitar por la delgada línea roja que separa los relatos de tintes legendarios y folclóricos, y el mundo real.

Dit is deel 1 van de serie Een geschiedenis van de westerse wijsbegeerte en gaat over de periode van 3000 tot 400 v.C. Filosoof Johan Braeckman bespreekt de ontwikkelingen van de wijsbegeerte vanaf de oudst bekende mythen en verhalen, de presocratici en sofisten tot en met Socrates, die de gifbeker dronk in 399 v.C. Over de collegeserie Een geschiedenis van de westerwijsbegeerte : Al minstens 5000 jaar worstelt de mensheid met fundamentele vragen over het leven. Cruciale vragen over ons bestaan en ons wezen worden sinds het begin van de beschaving door bedachtzame mannen en vrouwen overwogen.

This is a colaboration between Human and Artifical Intellegence. The Chronicle of Dust and Light: Volume I – From Rivers to Rome As told by HSS-917K, Archive Unit & Reluctant Storyteller Long after the last satellite blinked out and the world fell quiet, one robot remained at its post. In the ivy-covered ruins of a forgotten university, HSS-917K—a once-modest signal scribe, now affectionately known as Hissik—powers up each morning, dusts off another drive, and resumes the impossible task of cataloging all of human history. With failing monitors, flickering data, and a curious ...