Ancient Cultures

Diesmal bringt das magische Baumhaus Anne und Philipp an den Fuß eines Berges in Peru. In der Nähe lebende Bauern erzählen ihnen von einem gestohlenen Babylama, und die Geschwister versprechen, das Tier zu seinen Besitzern zurückzubringen. Doch der Weg ist tückisch: Die Suche nach dem Kleinen führt die Kinder in die geheimnisvolle Inka-Stadt Machu Picchu. Ob ihnen die Lama-Legende helfen kann, das junge Tier sicher nach Hause zu bringen?

Mummies were forever in the land of Egypt. This audiobook reveals the mystery and magic of mummy making. The Egyptian religion created mummies to insure a rich life after death. But other people in other places have created mummies too-and some still do! Mummies is part of the Ancient Egyptian Mysteries non-fiction series and engages listeners of all ages. Travel to ancient Egypt and explore the facts and mysteries of how the Great Pyramid of Khufu was built...

The Rosetta Stone was the key to unlocking the mysteries of ancient Egypt. This is the fascinating story of why it was made and how it was discovered. The ancient hieroglyphics are decoded at the end of the book, letting listeners learn to write with the symbols of the Pharaohs.

Explore the captivating story of Julius Caesar, the military genius and political mastermind whose actions reshaped the Roman Republic and laid the foundations for the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar was a figure of immense ambition and strategic brilliance, and a complex personality who blended political acumen with unmatched military prowess. This book lets you look into Caesar's life in more detail, exploring his motivations, explaining his rise to power, and considering his enduring legacy. From his early days in Rome to his dramatic assassination, Caesar's journey is a testament to the ...

Think you can separate out true trivia from fiction? Get ready for the ultimate trivia thrill with 2,500 tricky tidbits designed to test your ability to spot fake facts. Separate the tall tales from the truth with chapters on:- Myths & Legends- Wacky Words & Their Meanings- Famous Artwork- Statistical Trends- Quotes & Speeches- Board, Card, & Video Games- and More!

Questo ragazzo deve tutto al suo nome diceva di lui Marco Antonio, che lo disprezzava, a torto sottovalutandolo. Però era vero, e Augusto ne era talmente consapevole da affrettarsi a promuovere, non appena gli fu possibile, la divinizzazione di Giulio Cesare, padre suo adottivo, come caposaldo del suo potere. Il capolavoro di Augusto è stato imporre l'immagine di sé come vero e coerente erede e continuatore dell'opera di Cesare, ormai divinizzato, mentre in realtà la trasformava, se non nel suo contrario, certo in altro.

With a sharp sense of humour and boundless enthusiasm for the wonders of our ancient ancestors, Who Ate the First Oyster? profiles the perpetrators of the greatest firsts and catastrophes of prehistory, using the lives of individuals to provide a glimpse into ancient cultures to show how and why these critical developments occurred and educate us on a period of time that until recently we've known almost nothing about.

Die Maya schufen eine erstaunliche Gesellschaft voller Überraschungen, die uns rätseln lassen, wie diese Menschen entstanden sind und warum genau ihre Zivilisation unterging. Es gibt viele Theorien und archäologische Entdeckungen, die uns sowohl verwirren als auch inspirieren, aber eines bleibt: Ihre Geschichte ähnelt unserer jüngsten Vergangenheit viel mehr, als Sie sich jemals vorstellen können!

When we think of Ancient Egypt, we picture movies with mazes, pyramids, traps, mummies, and symbols. And although some of these things were definitely part of it, there is so much more to this ancient civilization. Ancient Egypt was a North African society that grew in the lower banks of the Nile River, in what's now the nation of Egypt. Let’s explore some of the most important features of that society today, and try to grasp what transpired in the culture, the thoughts, the problems, and the development of the Egyptian region more than 5,000 years ago.

The Celts are one of the most well-known groups in Europe and one of the least understood. Depending on which classifications are used, the Celts are also one of the oldest civilizations in Europe. In the centuries before Christ, the Celts were spread out across much of continental Europe, and though they are mostly identified with Gaul, evidence suggests they also spread as far as Portugal.

Esta nova edição ampliada revela vários aspectos da cultura egípcia antiga, tais como suas antiguidades, particularidades, crenças e práticas religiosas; seu sistema social/político; seus templos cósmicos; a riqueza de sua língua; sua herança musical e ciências abrangentes; sua medicina avançada; sua economia vibrante; excelentes produtos agrícolas e manufaturados; seu sistema de transporte; e muito mais.

Sie setzen ihre Pyramiden in die Wüste, schreiben mit rätselhaften Zeichen und sind vom Tode besessen. Unter all den Völkern der Geschichte gehören die alten Ägypter sicher zu den seltsamsten - und zu den erfolgreichsten. Welche Wunder wir heute noch bestaunen können, welche Tiere verehrt wurden - diesen und anderen rätselhaften Geschichten geht Wigald Boning auf die Spur.

Prehistoric World Cultures provides a broad overview of world prehistory while highlighting significant events, developments, and cultures through time. Organized chronologically and geographically, it gives students a clear understanding of changes through time from the evolution of our species to the development of complex civilizations.

Does Greek mythology fascinate you and your children? Do you struggle to find the appropriate learning resources that are fun and interesting for the whole family? In today's digital age, finding educational content for kids that is captivating enough to get them away from a screen can seem like an impossible task. But with the right book, it won't be. If you are looking for a children’s book of Greek mythology to connect the dots between ancient myths and modern pop culture icons like Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and Percy Jackson, then you need to listen to this book!

No primeiro livro, serão discutidos vários aspectos do Império Romano, seu governo e seu lugar na história da humanidade. Você aprenderá mais sobre líderes, hábitos e práticas. Você descobrirá como o império morreu e entrou em colapso. No segundo audiolivro, vários imperadores vêm à tona. Calígula, Nero, Marco Aurélio e Júlio César são apenas alguns dos muitos imperadores cujas vidas romanas são detalhadas neste guia abrangente. No terceiro audiolivro, Spartacus é abordado nas primeiras seções.

This mysterious Pharaoh's ideas caused a religious revolution in ancient Egypt, and future kings would try to erase all records of him. Akhenaton's story has only recently been reconstructed. Strange in his art, his beliefs, and even his body, the king who was made to disappear has been found again.

In this audiobook bundle, you get the best historical facts and knowledge you deserve. All in all, you get over plenty of explanations and clarifications of what the Romans and their empire looked about 2,000 years ago. In the first audiobook, various aspects of the Roman Empire, its government, and its place in human history will be discussed. In the second audiobook, a number of emperors come to light. In the third audiobook, Spartacus is covered in the first few sections.

Elefanten in den Alpen - Wo gibt's denn so was? Im alten Rom! Da gab es Einiges, was auch heute noch für Wirbel sorgt...

Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world's first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art.

Dominated to this day by the sprawling white marble complex of the Acropolis, Athens is a city which is immensely and rightly proud of its past. For a period of roughly three centuries, the polis of Athens stood, if not in a position of unchallenged supremacy among the cities of Hellas, then at the very least among its three most important polities.