Ancient Cultures

One human species has lived a million years in peace and safety on a remote island. Another is advancing with predatory intent. With nowhere to flee, how can one young woman face the danger and live to tell the tale? Floresia, princess of the primeval forest, emerges out of the shadows of a forgotten history to chronicle the last days of her people. This half-size human, Homo floresiensis, thrived on the Indonesian island of Flores until fifty thousand years ago, and the invasion of the El, Homo sapiens. The way Floresia saw it, we are all part of Earth’s creation. Why not coexist, with ...

Step into the captivating oceanic realm with "Shores of the Pacific," an eBook that dives deep into the riveting narrative of the Pacific, unfolding the stories erased by the sands of time and those that shape today's world. Unfold the mesmerizing geographical overview brought in the first chapter, setting the stage for an engrossing journey into ancient civilizations. A riveting prehistoric recollection arms you with the necessary context to navigate the transformative European colonization, shaping the histories and lives of New Zealand and Australia. Watch history shift gear with the ...

The Olmec people are widely recognized as the first major civilization of Mexico and are thus generally regarded as the mother civilization of Mesoamerica, making them the people from which all subsequent Mesoamerican cultures derived. By and large, the Olmec culture is perhaps best identifiable by their so-called colossal heads, mammoth basalt head-statues wearing helmet-like headdresses found throughout Olmec habitation sites.

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.

When people think of ancient Italy, the Romans are usually the first and last people that come to mind, but long before Rome was built by Latin-speaking people, the culture of Italy was dominated by the Etruscans. Although the Etruscans may not comprise the core of most histories of the ancient Mediterranean, they exerted a profound influence on the region from the 8th-5th centuries BCE that continued to resonate for centuries after as the Romans carried on many of their traditions.

There have been no shortage of great warrior societies in history, including the Romans, Mongols, Macedonians, and Vikings, the list goes on. Yet one humble city in particular, nestled in a valley near the Eurotas River in the Greek region of the Peloponnese and once ridiculed as little more than a cluster of villages inhabited by uncouth shepherds, produced the most famous warrior elite the world has ever known.

When Athenians suffered the shame of having lost a war from their own greed and foolishness, around 404 BCE the public's blame was directed at Socrates, a man whose unique appearance and behavior, as well as his disapproval of the democracy, made him a ready target. Socrates was subsequently put on trial and sentenced to death. However, as René Girard has pointed out, no individual can be held responsible for a communal crisis.

An ostracized indigenous teen. A shocking secret revealed. A mother’s startling prediction. A teen boy longs to be accepted into his mother’s indigenous people. Superstition has always prevented the two of them from belonging. Now, as shocking truths are revealed, he questions his true birthright. Will the boy find the community acceptance he desperately seeks or will his mother’s revelations put his life in danger?

Dive heart-first into the intoxicating, ethereal streets of New Orleans with "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration Between Here And There". We welcome you to Week 6 - a curated exploration titled "The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance." Navigate through a meticulously crafted journey that melds poetic inquiry with the rhythmic heartbeats of a city rich in layered tales and spirited melodies. Explore "The Dance of Dualities" as you traverse the path between the seen and the unseen, the spoken and the silent, the tangible and the ephemeral. Engage in an intimate ...

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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!

Professor of Classics Peter Meineck traces Marvel’s lineage back to its earliest roots at the dawn of human culture. Using Marvel’s most beloved heroes (and antiheroes), such as Spider-Man and Deadpool, Meineck demonstrates how ancient themes continue to appear in our stories today and reintroduces characters like Achilles and Odysseus from Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.

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 ...

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.

A young Aztec girl tells her little brother how their parents create beautiful painted manuscripts, or codices. She explains to him how paper is made from local plants and how the long paper is folded into a book. Her parents and others paint the codices to tell the story of their people’s way of life. Inspired by the pre-Columbian codices, this story tells how the Aztec and their neighbors in the Valley of Mexico painted books and records long before Columbus arrived, and continued doing so among their Nahua-speaking descendants for generations after.

How did the world begin? What did the ancient Greeks know about the very beginning of time? Greek Mythology teaches you how the primordial forces of nature came into being out of Chaos. You'll learn about famous names like Gaia, Erebus, Eros, Nyx, and Tartarus, and you'll meet the Titans, the Olympians, and the heroes.

The indigenous Africans known as pygmies have interested outsiders for thousands of years. In the 2200s BC, the Egyptian pharaoh Pepi II referred to one as a "dancing dwarf of the god from the land of spirits", and the Ancient Greeks were also familiar with them. Today, of course, anthropologists know a lot more about the pygmies, a collective of indigenous groups in Africa who are still defined by the fact that they have an average height of less than five feet tall.

Wie haben die Maya gelebt? Ihre großartigen Paläste, Tempel und Inschriften können uns darauf eine Antwort geben. Doch lange Zeit waren sie im Regenwald verborgen. Bis sich im 19. Jahrhundert neugierige Abenteurer daran machten, ihre Geheimnisse zu lüften. Aber nicht nur darüber erzählt Wigald Boning. Auch über die Entdeckung des Kakaos, der ihm sehr gut schmeckt, und über den großen Herrscher Montezuma und die Nasca-Linien.

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.

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