Ancient Times

The Aventine is full of fracturing families. Wives plot to leave their husbands, husbands plot to spend more time with their mistresses. Masters must endure slaves taking obscene liberties, while aggressive slaves are learning to ape dangerous masters. But no one wants to hire an investigator during the holiday. Albia is lumped with her own domestic stress: overexcited children and bilious guests, too many practical jokes and her magistrate husband Tiberius preoccupied with local strife.

Ka, the time-travelling cat, has vanished again, leaving a clue, a Roman word on Topher’s computer - ‘Ca;;LLevA’. At first, Topher isn’t worried. Surely she’s safe among the cat-loving Romans? But when he follows her to Roman Britain, they’re both soon embroiled in conflict. As oppressed Britons fight the Romans, Topher faces a desperate choice - should he help his British brother or his Roman friend?Another thrilling adventure for older children about Ka and Topher, from bestselling author Julia Jarman.

In present-day Cambridge, Abi, a recently ordained priest of the Church of England, is appointed to a notoriously difficult parish. The priest in charge is the charismatic but fundamentalist Kier. He objects to her mysticism, her practice of healing in particular. When she sees a vision of a congregation in an old church, Kier accuses her of witchcraft, but Abi soon sees more visions; an entire Roman family history dark with betrayal and a promise of bloody revenge.

1000 Interesting Facts About Human History is an in-depth exploration of human history from 200,000 BCE to the present day. Discover how early humans migrated across landmasses, the inventions revolutionized society and helped propel humanity forward, the rise of powerful civilizations, and wars that changed our global landscape forever. This guide also covers other major events, such as the American Civil Rights Movement and the decolonization of Africa and Asia. This audiobook is chock-full of interesting information that will help you cement your knowledge of world history.

Craig Henriksen and Danny Walsh: two contemporary warriors in a struggle they barely understand. Despite the losses they've endured at his hands, they draw closer to the enemy and learn more about his nature and goals. Craig and Danny have become important targets.

There is only one thing missing in Dulcia’s life - a husband. At least, that is what others would have her believe. But she feels the absence of something else - her father. Half slave and half noble, Dulcia has existed alongside him her entire life, just out of reach. Everything changes the day she arrives home to news of her betrothal. The problem is her heart already belongs to someone else. Nero is trying to make something of himself. Raised on the streets of Rome, he understands that family is a privilege, not a given.

A time of darkness needs mythologies of light. It began as a standard archaeology dig, but then we found something inexplicable: a modern name was written on a 3000 year old tablet. And that took us in another direction altogether, as we gradually realised the past we were uncovering was our own future. And from that ancient future, a force stronger than time itself was calling us, for a purpose we hardly dared to believe in, using a technology beyond any we understood: calling us home to the future that was meant to be. A Time Travel novel that is grounded in the archaeology of Cyprus, a ...

Feared as a demon because of his two different colored eyes, as well as by his outlandish actions, Highlander, Onyx MacKeefe is known as a madman. While celebrating his birthday one cold night at a Lowland pub, he meets a bonnie Englishwoman who says she is searching for her father's murderer and thief. And when he recognizes the name of the person she seeks as his own mother, his birthday takes a bad turn.

Unleash the power of the past and explore groundbreaking moments in the historical tapestry with "Women Warriors". This incredible new eBook takes you on a gripping journey through time, documenting the valor, courage, and skill of women on the battlefield, enlightening us about the critical role of women in warfare. "Women Warriors" sets the stage with a captivating chronicle, evolving from the first orchestrated conflicts to current global counterinsurgency efforts. It spotlights daughters of the Nile, Hatshepsut and Cleopatra, who seized power in Ancient Egypt and recounts the incredible...

The very first democracy in the world found its origins in Ancient Greece. The most exquisite art and architecture of the world had its origins there. While education had its roots in many cultures after the Bronze Age, education found its flowering in the rise of some of greatest literature ever written. From the very small country of Greece came the development of the higher sciences. Even the most celebrated of sports events, the Olympics, started in a small city-state of Athens.

Seven thousand years ago, major climatic change was ushering in a 3,500 year drought. For a small band of pioneers in what is now Wyoming and the Montana Mountains, it was a time of fire. As they struggled valiantly to keep their ancestors’ dreams alive in an unforgiving, drought-stricken land, a heroic young dreamer and a fearless woman warrior united to lead their people to a magnificent destiny.

Join Amelia and Bethany on a thrilling adventure back to Ancient Egypt in The Magic Library: Seneb’s Pyramid Perils. When the girls stumble upon a magical book in their family's mysterious library, they are transported to the Old Kingdom, where they meet the wise scribe Seneb and witness the awe-inspiring construction of the pyramids. Tasked with helping Seneb recover from an illness that threatens the progress of the pyramid's construction, the sisters learn about ancient remedies, the importance of teamwork, and the ingenuity of Egyptian engineering. As they explore the bustling pyramid...

On August 24 and 25 in the year 79 A.D., a Volcanic eruption from Mt. Vesuvius spewed fire, lava, smoke, and ash upon the city of Pompeii, burying it and many of its inhabitants. Before this catastrophe, the streets of Pompeii had been bustling with the activity of its people, busy with commerce supported by its shipping trade and its role as a link between interior Italy and the outside world. In Pompeii, based on the Time Life Books series Lost Civilizations, you'll visit this ancient, lost city as it was in its heyday and how it exists today, its ruins lying in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius.

Aidan MacKeefe guards the true Stone of Destiny, using it as his pillow, keeping Scotland's secret safe that the English have stolen a fake coronation stone. And when he dreams of a Scottish angel and she appears in his life, he is determined to protect her, and believes she is his destiny.

After an all-out war in the Mideast renders that portion of the world uninhabitable and threatens to destroy the rest of Earth with its repercussions, three women are sent back in time to ancient Phoenicia and the Levant (circa 600 BC ) to collect seeds, plant cuttings, and seedlings from the now devastated area in an effort to bring them home and propagate them and restore the area before it is too late to salvage our planet. But the girls don't return as scheduled, prompting those in charge to send a rescue mission in an effort to find them and bring them home. Will the rescue mission not...

This is a short timeline of Brian Boru.

Twins Scarlett and Thomas are learning about the Romans at school. So Grandad uses his time machine to send them back to Roman Britain. Scarlett finds herself in a Roman camp and is chosen as a slave by the Emperor Claudius's daughter, Antonia. The two become friends and Scarlett sees first hand the glamour and treachery of the Roman court. Thomas joins a rabble of local kids who hate the Romans. Their leader is a small red-headed girl called Boudicca. Even when the kids are overwhelmed and taken as slaves, Bou hatches another plan to attack the Romans.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the fast-paced nature of modern life? Are you searching for wisdom that has withstood the test of time to guide you through life's challenges? Dive into the deep reservoir of insight from two of history's greatest thinkers: Confucius and Lao Tzu. "202 Quotes By Confucius and Lao Tzu: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Times" is a curated collection of 202 quotes that bring together the sagacious teachings of Confucius, the renowned Chinese philosopher, and Lao Tzu, the ancient sage and founder of Taoism. These thought-provoking aphorisms address timeless themes such...

Because Israel has contributed so much to all of us, what was once just an Israelite culture has grown to become what is by and large an inherited world culture. As the scriptures promised to Abraham, "I will make your descendants countless as the dust of the earth; if anyone could count the dust upon the ground, then he could count your descendants." I believe that this scripture does hold true.

Take a journey of the history of the Indian subcontinent from prehistory to the colonial period and the modern era through more than 80 brilliant timelines. Timelines from Indian History navigates the history of India, through the formation of kingdoms, the establishment of empires, the struggle for Independence and the emergence of a vibrant democracy and republic.