Ancient Cultures

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!

Glaciers figure prominently in both ancient and contemporary narratives around the world. They inspire art and literature. They spark both fear and awe. And they give and take life. In The Age of Melt, environmental journalist Lisa Baril explores the deep-rooted cultural connection between humans and ice through time.

Mesoamerica is a historical region and cultural area in North America. It extends from approximately central Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and northern Costa Rica. The first civilization in central and north America develops in about 1200 BC in the coastal regions of the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico. Known as the Olmec civilization, its early site is at San Lorenzo. In Mesoamerica the Maya civilization made the greatest progress in science and technology.

Dieses Hörbuch enthüllt mehrere Aspekte der altägyptischen Kultur, wie die sehr abgelegenen Antiquitäten Ägyptens, die ägyptischen Merkmale und religiösen Überzeugungen und Praktiken, ihr sozial-politisches System, ihre kosmischen Tempel, den Reichtum ihrer Sprache, das musikalische Erbe und umfassende Wissenschaften, ihre fortschrittliche Medizin, ihre lebendige Wirtschaft, ausgezeichnete landwirtschaftliche und verarbeitete Produkte, ihr Transportsystem und vieles mehr.

Ancient Greece was the hub of advancements not just in the academics, but also in government. This history book will breeze through the historic changes of ancient Greece in terms of its art, war, culture, and society. Get the audiobook today!

In popular media and culture, the Paleolithic era is often depicted as a time when humans were completely savage, spoke with little more than grunts, hit women over their heads with clubs and kidnapped them, and of course, everyone lived in caves. The reality is that the Paleolithic era was a time of great change when humans coalesced into groups and developed different technologies that helped them survive and ultimately thrive in harsh environments.

By listening to the contents of this audiobook, your child should be able to identify the location and culture of the ancient Nubian Kingdom. An understanding of its cities, conflicts, and major contributions is also expected, as the information in the book is devoured. Encourage your child to listen and to learn about the past, present, and future. Start listening today!

70 million years ago in what will one day become Mongolia, a successor to Velociraptor faces struggle after struggle. Times have grown cold and her eggs need constant care, and constant guard. How does a wolf sized raptor survive in the shadows of giants? How does she adapt to changing climates or circumstance? And what happens when a threat from her own past finds her new home?

An informative introduction to the life of Cleopatra. For more than 2,000 years, plays, poetry, movies, and television have portrayed Cleopatra as an ambitious woman who used her beauty to seduce powerful men like Julius Caesar and Mark Antony in a ruthless attempt to increase her own power and wealth. But is this the real Cleopatra, or one invented by male historians anxious to discredit an intelligent, competent woman who was the last great pharaoh of Egypt?

In contrast to Kyoto, which stands out for its beauty, in Nara visitors can feel the strength of Japan at that time as it attempted to "create a nation".

Did you know that ancient Egyptian mummy makers had special tools to extract brains through the nose? Or that before mummies became objects of scientific interest, people used to burn them as fuel? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked-plus "Did You Know?" fun facts and lots of vivid, dramatic illustrations.

Ancient Egypt, сivilizаtiоn in nоrthеаѕtеrn Afriса thаt dates from the 4th millеnnium BCE. Itѕ mаnу асhiеvеmеntѕ, preserved in its art аnd mоnumеntѕ, hоld a fascination thаt continues to grоw as аrсhаеоlоgiсаl finds expose its ѕесrеtѕ. This book fосuѕеѕ оn Egурt from itѕ prehistory thrоugh itѕ unifiсаtiоn undеr Mеnеѕ (Nаrmеr) in thе 3rd millennium BCE - sometimes uѕеd аѕ a reference point for Egурt’ѕ оrigin - аnd up tо the Islamic соnԛuеѕt in thе 7th сеnturу CE.

The murder of an esteemed archaeologist is fueling an already heated war between natives and the academics who excavate their land. And when the coroner confirms that the victim was cannibalized, the story takes a twisted turn. Private eye Howard Moon Deer and ex-police chief Jack Wilder are on the case. The killing appears to be a modern mimicry of the Anasazi's rumored past - one the tribe thinks would be best left buried. But Howard and Jack must search for clues even if it means digging up sacred land. As they struggle to fight tribal politics, the killer strikes again.

This audiobook is crafted not just for myth enthusiasts but for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of these ancient stories on our modern world. Embark on your Viking journey today. Don't let the sagas of old remain a mystery.

Whether you’re interested in the history of Africa or if you want to learn about the craft of hoodoo, then you will receive valuable information from this audiobook collection.

What was life like in Ancient Rome? If your sixth grader has ever wondered what it’s like to live in the ancient times without technology, then this book should be listened to. Ancient history can be a wonderful, interactive listen, if you give your child the right learning tools. Learn about the early history, science, architecture, art, and government of ancient Rome. Start listening today.

Come travel with me to ancient India. Let this history book take you back through years as you learn about early civilization and history. Learning about the past will help your child to better understand the present and maybe even predict the future. Yes, learning about ancient history will guarantee a better understanding of how the world came to be.

Apply the psychology of team motivation clusters to "predict" team performance in this fun team leadership and culture change fable of ancient Egypt pyramid building - including real historical findings, interesting and relevant facts, and myths centered around the time just before the construction of the Great Pyramids at Giza. Listeners will get benefit from this audiobook from five team culture change and leadership lessons that TepTep learns on his journey to becoming a better team leader.

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...

This is the true story of how Kush (parts of modern Sudan and Ethiopia) founded a dynasty of black Pharaohs. This astonishing civilization south of Egypt developed its own distinctive pyramid and culture and overcame both Egypt and Rome. Ancient propaganda claimed victory over the barbarians of Kush, but the truth cannot be hidden forever!