Ancient Education

The Art of Wit is your essential guide to understanding the science, psychology, and cultural impact of humor. This engaging audiobook explores the anatomy of a great joke, the power of comedic timing, and how humor transcends cultures and generations. Learn how to craft your own jokes, revive ancient humor for modern audiences, and navigate the ethical boundaries of comedy.

Precursors to the Aztecs (amazing in their own right), the Toltec people were the pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilization honored for their artisanship and tactile warfare - considered so fierce and respectable that the Aztecs claimed descendancy from them! How did this empire come to be regarded as the apex of culture, sophistication, and civilization? Why did the Aztecs overtake them, and how? And…which came first: the Mayans, the Toltecs, or the Aztecs? Explore these questions and more as you step into amazing architectural sites in Indiana Jones-eque style.

3 manuscritos completos en 1 libro....

How did the ancient people of the small, rocky land of Greece have so much influence on the way we think today? The Greeks set us on the path of questioning nature, truth, and humanity. What made the Greeks such a questioning people? We still benefit from this unsolved mystery, and like the Greeks, we're still asking why.

To this day, we feel the influence of imperial Rome. After all, imperial Rome was one of the first successful “melting pots” of cultures. The Romans took what worked and discarded what didn’t work, showing that it was possible to have a stable, centralized government over an extremely large area.

La extravagancia de Nerón se ha convertido en nada menos que legendaria. En su día, fue increíblemente destructiva para su pueblo, particularmente después del Gran Incendio de Roma, un incendio que incluso podría haber comenzado él. En lugar de acudir en ayuda de los diez distritos que habían sido dañados por el fuego, Nerón aprovechó el espacio extra para construirse un palacio dorado. Asesinó, entre otros, a su propia madre, su exmujer y su hermanastro. Además, fue un violador, abusó sexualmente de niños y fue un abusador brutal.

The events and personalities of ancient Rome spring to life in this history, from its founding in 753 BC to the death of the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius in AD 180. Paul A. Zoch presents, in contemporary language, the history of Rome and the stories of its protagonists - such as Romulus and Remus, Horatius, and Nero-which are so often omitted from more specialized studies.

¿Le intrigan los mitos, la cultura y el inimaginable ascenso al poder de la antigua Roma? Si es así, esta poderosa historia de la Antigua Roma le cautivará y le mantendrá escuchando. La asombrosa historia de Roma abarca ya 28 siglos, creciendo desde la oscuridad hasta convertirse en un enorme imperio que se extiende desde Britania hasta Oriente Medio y el sur de África. La cultura y las instituciones de Roma dejaron un legado perdurable que sigue impactando en las civilizaciones de todo el mundo.

Drei manuskripte in einem buch: Das Alte Ägypten: Ein fesselnder Führer zur ägyptischen Geschichte, den alten Pyramiden und Tempeln, zur ägyptischen Mythologie und Pharaonen wie Tutanchamun und Kleopatra; Das antike Griechenland: Ein fesselnder Führer zur griechischen Geschichte vom Dunklen Zeitalter bis zum Ende der Antike; Das antike Rom: Eine fesselnde Einführung in die römische Republik, den Aufstieg und Fall des Römischen Reichs und das Byzantinische Reich.

Imperial Consort Yang, one of the four ancient beauties of China, is adept at dancing and wins the heart of Li Longji, the longest reigning emperor of the Tang Dynasty. But the emperor’s favoritism towards her ultimately leads to her tragic demise....

La Biblia hace referencia a Canaán en varias ocasiones. Por ejemplo, Dios ordenó a los israelitas destruir a los cananeos tras la huida de los israelitas desde Egipto. Sin embargo, la historia real de esta civilización no coincide completamente con lo señalado por fuentes teológicas. Por ejemplo, la civilización cananea consistió en multitud de diferentes pueblos del mismo grupo étnico, pero con diferentes culturas. Las fronteras de la región además eran frecuentemente redefinidas.

Greek myths and legends have inspired men and women around the world for hundreds of years. The stories of Apollo, Perseus, Achilles, and others have sustained the imaginations of old and young alike, even into the present. In fact, characters of Greek myth and legend have found their way into mainstream culture in the form of popular television and film characters. Greek mythology was so influential that even formed the basis of Roman myth. Here, you will be exposed to the exciting tales of gods and heroes that formed the canon of the ancient Greek religion.

This short summary and analysis covers the 33 key secrets of ancient Europe and Rome. The secrets and synopsis are extracted from the famous book Meditations, written by the emperor Marcus Aurelius. Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (AD 121-180) was emperor of Rome from AD 161 till his death in AD 180. He was notable among Roman emperors, as he was a devotee of the study and practice of philosophy. History implies that Marcus also served as a priest to the Roman state religion.

How did the ancient Egyptians travel in this quaint old land thousands of years ago? What sort of transportation did they use? For how long did they go? What destinations did they visit? For which purposes did they travel? Is it correct to describe the ancient Egyptian travels as "tourism" or not? According to our current perceptions of tourism, if the Egyptians had tourism in ancient times, did they understand it as such? Which varieties of tourism did the ancient Egyptians have compared to what mankind has today?

This children's book explores the creation of the universe and various forms of existence from the perspective of "Infinite Intelligence." It covers themes of evolution of consciousness of life forms and different types of thinking. It shows by example how philosophy's age-old mind-body problem is solved.

Dos manuscritos completos en un audiolibro: Las Guerras Púnicas: Una Guía Fascinante Sobre la Primera, Segunda y Tercera Guerras Púnicas Entre Roma y Cartago, Incluyendo el Ascenso y la Caída de Aníbal Barca y Aníbal Barca: Una Fascinante Guía del General Cartaginés que Luchó en la Segunda Guerra Púnica Entre Cartago y la Antigua Roma. ¡Obtén este audiolibro ahora para conocer más sobre Las Guerras Púnicas y Aníbal Barca!

This is the audiobook version of the book. The print book has two versions. One version is marked with Pinyin and the other without Pinyin. Please select the version that best suits your need.

The world’s first republic, an incredible military machine, bridges and roads that are still used today, and political philosophy that shaped modern democracies: the Roman Republic had all this, and much more!

In a dissatisfied world, looking back to ancient wisdom can shed light on fresh solutions. For years, many of us have upheld the Stoic concept of ‘no pain, no gain.’ But in a time when we are burdened by the fear of failure and outsize ambitions, perhaps we should stop skirting around the edges of our problems via punishing exercise regimes, productivity apps and early morning starts. According to the pleasure-centric philosophy of Epicureanism, life can be good without great sacrifice, and temptation isn’t always the enemy.

This educational drama captures the experiences of a young World War I soldier who was touched, inspired, and changed forever by war poetry. Through vivid readings and recollections, we examine the work of 16 poets.