Ancient Wonders

Thousands of years ago, a magnificent golden capstone sat atop the Great Pyramid of Giza. It was a source of immense power, capable of bestowing upon its holder absolute global rule for a thousand years....

The Sunday Times Bestseller 'A wondrous wonderful achievement' STEPHEN FRY Longlisted for The Anglo-Hellenic League Runciman Award 2025 The Seven Wonders of the World were staggeringly audacious impositions on our planet. They were also brilliant adventures of the mind, test cases for the...

Step back in time with the History Encyclopedia: Ancient History, an exciting journey through the earliest chapters of human civilization! Perfect for curious kids and young adults, this audiobook explores the fascinating origins of humanity - from the very first humans to the rise of powerful ancient civilizations. Discover what history is, meet the people of the prehistoric age, and uncover the amazing art they created.

Airplanes that soared through ancient skies? An underwater city? Could these unbelievable things ever have existed? Learn about the top 10 ancient mysteries and investigate for yourself.

An immersive, awe-inspiring tour of the ancient sites that kindle our imagination and afford us a glimpse into our shared history “This fascinating book is brimming with stories of people and places, all told with Bettany’s natural sense of wonder and adventure.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore...

Few civilisations capture our imagination like Ancient Egypt. Home to pharaohs and kings, breathtaking structures and astonishing tombs, it was a culture light years ahead of its time that laid the foundations for our modern world. Join bestselling historian Bettany Hughes as she unearths the...

A wonderful journey through the splendors of the Pharaoh's Kingdom: Alexandria, Giza, Saqqara, Dendera, Deir El-Bahari, Deir El-Medina, Medinet-Habu, Karnak - Luxor, Elephantine, Assuan, Phile, Abu-Simbel and The tomb of Nefertari.

A wonderful journey through the splendors of the Eternayl City: Forum Romanum, Pantheon, Baths of Caracalla, Theater of Pompey, Forum of Augustus, Colosseum and Palatine.

What do you believe, and why? For more than 2,600 years, human beings have asked the questions that refuse to disappear: - What is real? - What can we know? - What is justice? - How should we live? - Does life have meaning? - Can machines think? And what happens when societies stop examining...

Some people believe aliens visited Earth during the age of the dinosaurs. Did aliens have anything to do with their extinction? Have aliens left other signs on Earth throughout history? Learn more to find out!

The story of Emperor Nero and the building of his Golden Palace. The reconstruction of the great fire of 64 AD, which destroyed the capital of the Empire, and the golden palace of Nero in a new production by Altair4 Multimedia & LA CASE Books: from the crumbling insulae of the Suburra to the sumptuous architecture of the Domus Aurea, from Nero's artificial lake to the Colosseum, from the Neronian porticoes on the Via Sacra to the glories of the Imperial Fora, from the imposing bulk of the Colossus of Nero to the architectural revolution of the Octagonal Hall.

Read by the author. Discover how to fulfill the truest and deepest longings of your heart when you encounter the powerful and healing presence of Jesus. New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic," and invites you into the refuge of experiencing deep...

Uncover the archaeological secrets and awe-inspiring engineering behind the ancient world's most enduring monument. Transform your daily commute into an immersive journey across the windswept sands of the Giza Plateau. Step back in time to witness millions of massive stones lifted into the sky...

Uncover how an ancient engineering marvel rose to dominate the classical world, only to shatter in an earthquake. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused learning session, this immersive archaeological journey transports you straight to the bustling harbors of third-century BC Greece...

Transform your daily commute into an awe-inspiring journey through ancient history and monumental engineering. Travel back to Old Kingdom Egypt to stand beside the builders on the Giza plateau as they construct a sacred tomb designed to defy time itself. This immersive exploration separates...

Explore an unsolved archaeological mystery as we search ancient Mesopotamia for the missing Wonder of the World. Perfect for an inquisitive daily commute, this investigative deep dive sweeps you into the heart of antiquity, where classical texts clash with stubbornly barren excavation sites...

Experience the awe-inspiring rise and enigmatic fall of the ancient Maya empire hidden within the Yucatan jungle. Perfect for an educational commute or focused learning session, this immersive historical journey transports you directly into a thriving Mesoamerican metropolis. Feel the pulse of a...

Unearth the epic of ancient Nubia and explore lost architectural wonders rivaling the greatest Egyptian tombs. Perfect for your daily commute or a history deep-dive, this sweeping narrative resurrects the majestic Kushite kingdoms of the Nile. Discover a fiercely independent civilization that...

Journey into awe-inspiring ancient history and discover the lost architectural marvel that ruled the Mediterranean seas. Perfect for an immersive commute or an evening of deep-focus learning, this atmospheric narrative resurrects the great beacon of the Ptolemaic kings. Stand on the starlit...

Uncover the secrets of a lost Mesoamerican metropolis and explore the breathtaking engineering of an ancient civilization. Whether commuting or escaping into deep-focus learning, this immersive historical journey transports you to the awe-inspiring Avenue of the Dead. Experience the mystical...