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In 1922, explorers Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon entered the tomb of ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamen after years of searching. No one had been inside for about 3,000 years! What the men found in King Tut's tomb was amazing: gold, riches, and historical artifacts beyond their wildest dreams. But as excavation of the tomb continued, strange things began to happen - and what started as a mosquito bite would soon leave Lord Carnarvon dead.

This is the story of Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt, whose intelligence, political acumen, and legendary allure left an indelible mark on history. Cleopatra was a figure of immense charm and strategic brilliance, blending political savvy with a profound understanding of her role as a leader. This book takes you deep into Cleopatra's life, exploring her motivations, her political maneuvers, and her enduring legacy. From her rise to power in Egypt to her tragic end, Cleopatra's journey is a testament to the complexities of leadership, power, and legacy. What You Will Learn Cleopatra's ...

It’s a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and Zeus’s personal thief. If these two gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?

After 10 years of battle, Odysseus and his men capture the city of Troy. They set sail for home. When they come upon an island, Odysseus is curious. He and some men climb the mountainside and enter a cave. Little do they know the cave is home to a giant Cyclopes! Will Odysseus and his men make it out alive?

Out of the great halls of Asgard, home of the Norse Gods...came one of the greatest Norse legends. Thor, powerful god of thunder, and his brother Loki, the trickster, were eager to resolve an argument: does strength always win, or do brains always beat brawn? To find an answer, they travel to the strange and forbidding land of giants. There they will face a series of challenges that will prove once and for all which god is right. Or will it?

Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none has intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people.

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Egypt from gods and worship to mummification, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the best-selling Horrible Histories series.

Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies. This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilizations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese Baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Egyptian Sphynx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology.

Der Weltbestseller "Eine kurze Geschichte der Menschheit" für ein jüngeres Publikum neu erzählt. Warum sind manche Menschen reich und andere arm? Warum haben manche Leute die Macht, ihren Mitmenschen Befehle zu erteilen – und warum hören die anderen auf sie? Wieso gibt es all die Unterschiede zwischen Kasten, Hautfarben und Geschlechtern? Und was hat das alles damit zu tun, dass die Menschen sich vor zehntausend Jahren von Jägern und Sammlern zu Bauern entwickelten?

Im Jahre 1922 entdeckt Howard Carter im Tal der Könige das Grab des Pharaos Tutanchamun. Nach über sechsjähriger Suche, kurz vor der endgültigen Aufgabe seiner Mission, ist er am Ziel. Das, was sich ihm bei der Graböffnung bietet übertrifft alles bisher Dagewesene. Unermessliche Schätze waren der früher üblichen Grabplünderung entgangen und kommen nun ans Tageslicht.

The Big Questions: Who is Boudica? For centuries, Britain has been a land of warriors, of tribes, of people who stood together in the face of invasion. But among them, one name burns through history—Boudica. When the Romans came, they expected to rule. They took land, enslaved tribes, and sought to crush the spirit of a nation. But in the ashes of betrayal, a queen rose. Boudica, the warrior of the Iceni, stood against the greatest empire the world had ever known.

In this audiobook, you will learn about Ancient Egypt’s incredible inventions, pharaohs, and architecture, how the Egyptians weren’t the only African nation to build pyramids, and the introduction of Christianity and Islam and how they impacted tribal religions.

¿Sabía que los egipcios no fueron los únicos en construir pirámides? Hace unos 2.000 años, los mayas construyeron pirámides para albergar a sus dioses y enterrar a sus reyes. Éste es sólo uno de los increíbles secretos descubiertos por los arqueólogos en zonas de Centroamérica. Los modernos científicos como Indiana Jones nos han contado muchas cosas sobre estas tribus; ¿está preparado para saber más?

Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through the Stone Age, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending.

Unlock the Wonders of Curiosity! Imagine you're sitting around a campfire, and out of nowhere, someone shares a hilarious fact about talking plants and male seahorses carrying babies in their wombs. You can't help but chuckle. At first, you think that those things can't be true, but soon you realize that the world is filled with astonishing secrets. These facts spark the kind of curiosity that pushes you to learn more, share more, and laugh more. Dive into a world of wonder and excitement of a book where every page brims with surprising discoveries and quirky tidbits that will light up your...

Viaja miles de años atrás en el tiempo hasta las civilizaciones más antiguas del mundo. Te sorprenderá descubrir las increíbles transformaciones que experimentó la humanidad y cómo floreció cada antigua civilización. Aprende más sobre la cultura, los logros y las religiones de algunas de las civilizaciones más famosas del mundo.

In diesem Buch reist du zurück ins antike Rom, wo Gladiatoren im berühmten Kolosseum kämpften, Kaiser ermordet wurden, um Platz für neue Herrscher zu machen, Kalender erfunden wurden und die griechische Mythologie zur römischen Mythologie umfunktioniert wurde! Viel Spaß bei der Erkundung der Ruinen und der Kriegspläne, die von dieser erstaunlichen Gesellschaft übriggeblieben sind! Teste dein Wissen mit Aktivitäten am Ende jedes Kapitels und beobachte, wie Geschichte lebendig wird, während du etwas über das faszinierende Römische Reich lernst!

Learning about history helps us understand how we got where we are today—and how to make the world a better place. From the rise of Mesopotamia in the distant past to the global pandemic of 2020, this kid-friendly journey takes young learners through thousands of years of history, one key event at a time.

Con este audio libro, viajarás a la antigua Roma, donde los gladiadores luchaban en el famoso Coliseo, los emperadores eran asesinados para dar paso a nuevos emperadores, se creaban calendarios y la mitología griega se convertía en mitología romana. Diviértete viendo lo que queda de esta increíble sociedad mientras exploras las antiguas ruinas y los mapas de guerra. Pon a prueba tus conocimientos con las actividades al final de cada capítulo y observa cómo la historia cobra vida mientras conoces el fascinante Imperio romano.

Sumérgete en el mundo de los antiguos griegos. Desde sus mitos y su cultura hasta sus guerras y su derrota final ante los romanos, este libro lo abarca todo. Tanto los padres como los niños disfrutarán aprendiendo lo que hizo de la antigua Grecia una civilización tan asombrosa y viendo por qué el mundo moderno les debe tanto.