Ancient Technology

In "Echoes of the Deep," a team of courageous scientists embarks on an unprecedented expedition to explore the enigmatic depths of the Mariana Trench, the deepest chasm on Earth. Led by Dr. Eleanor Voss, a marine biologist, and accompanied by Dr. Amir Rajani, Dr. Maya Lin, Dr. Sam Bennett, and Dr. Leo Durand, each an expert in their field, the crew of the research vessel Neptune’s Carapace delves into the abyss in search of unknown life forms and geological wonders. As they descend deeper into the darkness, they encounter a world unlike anything they've ever imagined—bioluminescent ...

In a future where the lines between reality, technology, and ancient secrets blur, Echoes Beyond Time brings together ten thrilling tales of discovery, rebellion, and the unraveling of forgotten knowledge. From astronauts encountering life forms on distant planets to underground resistance fighting corrupt AI, each story explores the hidden dangers lurking in utopias, the power of history's most elusive artifacts, and the fate of humanity as it grapples with forces beyond comprehension. Dive into worlds where past, present, and future collide, and nothing is as it seems... Here are the 10 ...

Long before books were mass produced, those made of reeds from along the Nile were worth fighting and dying for. Journeying along the battlefields of Alexander the Great, beneath the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius, at Cleopatra's palaces and the scene of Hypatia's murder, award-winning author Irene Vallejo chronicles the excitement of literary culture in the ancient world, and the heroic efforts that ensured this impressive tradition would continue.

Follow Christoph Swift and his diverse band of companions as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Traders World. In a realm where minosium—a gem of extraordinary power—fuels both progress and conflict, every wave conceals a potential ally or enemy. But in this world where ambition and magic intertwine, every alliance harbors a hidden agenda. As Christoph and his unlikely crew sail from sun-drenched archipelagos to mist-shrouded islands, each discovery brings them closer to the mythical Labyrinth—and to danger. Facing ruthless factions and ancient mysteries, they must master ...

A LitRPG of Rift Defense, Dimensional Warfare, and Stronghold Evolution When the Rift awakens, survival demands transformation. The Northern Tower rises. Dimensional storms sweep the land. And Bastion stands at the heart of the coming war—no longer just a city, but a keystone anchoring reality itself. Edwin and the defenders must evolve their stronghold into something beyond stone and steel—or watch the world unravel. 🌌 Activate the Ascendant Protocol—integrate ancient Nexus tech with System power. 🛡️ Rebuild the walls, reinforce reality, and hold the Rift at bay. ⚔️ Face ...

Throughout history, folklore, and mystery, tales have circulated of massive stones being moved through the air effortlessly, seemingly by means of sound. Bizarre? Well, yes, it is. That doesn’t negate the fact that sound was, and still remains, the key to the construction of the pyramids of Egypt, Stonehenge, the stone figures of Easter Island, and the massive stones at Baalbek, Lebanon. Were they the work of ancient humans, of equally ancient extraterrestrials, or of both?

Over 1500 years before Leonardo Da Vinci became the Renaissance Man, antiquity had its own in the form of Archimedes, one of the most famous Ancient Greeks. An engineer, mathematician, physicist, scientist and astronomer all rolled into one, Archimedes has been credited for making groundbreaking discoveries, some of which are undoubtedly fact and others that are almost certainly myth.

Papyrus rolls and Twitter have much in common, as each was their generation's signature means of "instant" communication. Indeed, as Tom Standage reveals in his scintillating new audiobook, social media is anything but a new phenomenon. From the papyrus letters that Roman statesmen used to exchange news across the Empire to the advent of hand-printed tracts of the Reformation to the pamphlets that spread propaganda during the American and French revolutions, Standage chronicles the increasingly sophisticated ways people shared information with each other....

Many of us know little about Archimedes other than his "Eureka" exclamation upon discovering that he could immerse an object in a full tub of water and measure the spillage to determine the object's weight. That seemingly simple observation not only proved to King Hieron II of Syracuse that a certain amount of silver had been used in what was supposed to be his solid-gold crown, it established the key principles of buoyancy that govern the flotation of hot-air balloons, ships, and denizens of the sea.

You’d never believe it, but the mummies from horror movies are real. Unwrap the secrets of historic mummies like King Tut and Princess Amen Ra.

What Do We Know About Atlantis? lets curious young listeners dive into what we really know about the sunken city. First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 B.C.! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist?

Hippias of Elis travels throughout the Greek world practicing and teaching the art of making beautiful speeches. On a rare visit to Athens, he meets Socrates, who questions him about the nature of his art. Socrates is especially curious about how Hippias would define beauty. They agree that beauty makes all beautiful things beautiful, but when Socrates presses him to say precisely what he means, Hippias is unable to deliver such a definition.

TELEPORT NEWS, is a fascinating series to discuss the most insane topics of science discovery the world has ever seen. As the leading Applied physicist in full person Teleportation, this research can bring new knowledge to the present theories and provide a working knowledge of Spacetime explorations. No, not a sci fi fantasy, for real! In fact, Give me 10 disciplined students and we can advance humanities understanding of existence by 12,000 years. For the farther you go back in time, the more advanced. Yes, there were cavemen and all of that, but there were super civilizations that gained...

With this book about ancient Egypt, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with awesome ancient facts: Did you know that some Egyptians used to shave their eyebrows whenever a cat died? Or that some people worshiped a god of lettuce? With cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time.

From Aristotle to Ada Lovelace: a brief history of the mathematical ideas that have forever changed the world and the everyday people and pioneers behind them. The story of our best invention yet. From our ability to calculate the passing of time to the algorithms that control computers and much else in our lives, numbers are everywhere. They are so indispensable that we forget how fundamental they are to our way of life.

With this Junior Genius Guide to Greek mythology, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with all the best ancient stories: how Prometheus outsmarted the gods, how Achilles’s heel led to his death, and how we mere mortals always seem to get mixed up in so many misadventures. With cool trivia and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!

What if the myths of ancient gods were true—echoes of a real war that shattered worlds and changed the course of human evolution forever? The Ninth Frequency: Book One of the Aetherian Legacy plunges readers into a visionary sci-fi epic that fuses ancient mysteries, speculative physics, and cosmic warfare into a mind-bending narrative unlike any other. When Elira, a gifted resonance cartographer, stumbles upon a relic buried deep beneath Giza, she awakens a dormant consciousness—Nyari’an, an ancient Aetherian whose memory holds the key to the solar system’s lost history. As harmonic...

The Minoan-Mycenaean Empire is one of the most compelling of the lost civilizations, so how does an advanced civilization vanish as if into thin air? This kingdom wasn’t limited to Greece and its Mediterranean tributaries, the Mycenaean Empire of Greek gods extended around the world, even into the Americas. Their technology included analog computers, humanoid robots, talking oracles, flying machines, transparent windows, hot and cold running water, flushing toilets, sewer systems, loose-stone pyramids that pulled water out of the air, and transcontinental ships with voice navigation.

Socrates questions Ion, an actor who just won a major prize, about his ability to interpret the epic poetry of Homer. How does an actor, a poet, or any other artist create? Is it by knowing? Is it by inspiration? As the dialogue proceeds, the nature of human creativity emerges as a mysterious process and an unsolved puzzle.

A Short History of Seafaring tells the 5,000 year history of the remarkable individuals who sailed seas, for trade, to conquer new lands, to explore the unknown. From the early Polynesians to the first circumnavigations by the Portuguese and the British, these are awe-inspiring tales of epic sea voyages involving great feats of seamanship, navigation, endurance, and ingenuity. Explore the lives and maritime adventures, many with first person narratives, of land seekers and globe charters such as Christopher Columbus, Captain James Cook and Vitus Bering.