civilization, ancient

Describes the routines of archaeological field work as participants painstakingly search for information about the past; and discusses some assumptions about life long ago in the Middle East, based on discoveries made there.

Paleoanthropologist Samantha Colby plunges into a maze of international intrigue and ruthless violence when she uncovers evidence during an expedition in Mali that the Earth was once inhabited by extraterrestrials.

Profiles ten wonders of the ancient world, describing each site's origins, possible purpose, preservation, and rediscovery in modern times.

Briefly traces the origins of modern western culture in Greek civilization as it developed during the thousand years before Christ.

Describes cities, covering a time span of 8000 years, which have been excavated or restored, and speculates on the civilization of each as evidenced by what remains.

Describes Egypt and Mesopotamia from 3000 BC to the Roman conquest, as well as early civilization in India and China during the same time span.

Discusses unsolved mysteries of ancient civilizations, including information on the stone figures on Easter Island, the search for Eldorado, and the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

In question-and-answer format, this book discusses the civilizations of the Middle East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and the Americas.

Tells the stories of a number of unexplained mysteries, including the lost continent of Atlantis, the coincidences surrounding the deaths of presidents Kennedy and Lincoln, the separate discoveries of two crystal skulls, and others.

Tells the stories of some of the mysteries of the ancient world, including the Lost Ark, the Egyptian pyramids, dinosaur sightings, supernatural powers, and others.