Ancient Discoveries

On 26th November 1922, Howard Carter first peered into the newly opened tomb of an ancient Egyptian boy-king. When asked if he could see anything, he replied: ‘Yes, yes, wonderful things.' In Tutankhamun’s Trumpet, acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson takes a unique approach to that tomb and its contents. Instead of concentrating on the oft-told story of the discovery, or speculating on the brief life and politically fractious reign of the boy king, Wilkinson takes the objects buried with him as the source material for a wide-ranging, detailed portrait of ancient Egypt.

Lieutenant Erynn Kade never expected to uncover history’s greatest mystery--or risk her future doing it. On the desolate ruins of Kordalis IV, she follows whispers of the long-lost Eidari, a vanished species whose advanced technology and culture have captivated her for years. Armed with a faint energy signature and a relentless determination, Erynn defies skepticism and danger to unearth proof of their existence. But as the ruins crumble around her, Erynn discovers more than just artifacts--she finds herself caught in a web of ambition, betrayal, and a fragment that could change ...

En este libro descubrirá cómo era realmente la vida de los vikingos durante su época dorada. Aprenderá sobre los vikingos y las incursiones más importantes, y conocerá más sobre su vida cotidiana y las cuestiones que eran más importantes para ellos. También explorará su folclore y oirá hablar de monstruos, dioses, diosas y de las épicas aventuras que vivieron. La historia cobra vida en este libro con fotos atractivas, datos curiosos y actividades creativas. ¿A qué espera? ¡Viajemos en el tiempo para convertirnos en vikingos!

The raw and wild victory power is ready to work for you. Feel the results of the purest primordial Magick. The Victory Lord will bless you if you know how to ask for it. And this book will teach you in detail how to get real results with the Victory Lord. This is more than a book, it's a grimoire that concentrates powers beyond imagination. In saying that this is true Magick, it is not just a pun or a pretty phrase, it is the description of reality. Victory is in your hands and power is at your fingertips.

The Librarians meet the Dresden Files! When the stars align, the dead will rise. And only two people can stop them. An ancient evil is unleashed upon the world when the planets converge in a rare celestial alignment. Victoria and Mark Ashburn, a brilliant historian and a seasoned patriot, must join forces to decipher a 2,000-year-old prophecy and prevent the apocalypse. As the undead army of King Ursa rises, the Ashburns embark on a heart-pumping adventure that takes them from the dusty archives of ancient texts to the treacherous landscapes of modern-day battlefields. Can they unravel the ...

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the life of Alexander the Great, the brilliant strategist whose conquests and visionary leadership reshaped the ancient world and continue to inspire generations. Alexander the Great was a military genius whose ambitious campaigns and innovative strategies expanded the boundaries of his empire and bridged cultures across continents. This compelling biography delves into the true story of Alexander’s rise to power, his legendary battles, and the enduring impact of his conquests. From the royal courts of Pella, Macedonia, to the majestic palaces of ...

A visit to the Palace of Knossos in Crete in 2005 leads to the story of the fabled Ring of Minos, lost for 2,000 years but rediscovered in the 1930s, now in the local museum of Herakleon. The author joins the tour of the ancient Minoan palace and adds historical reference to this detailed study of a great and vanished culture.