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61) Bible lands
Author
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans
62) Historic New England: the magazine of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
63) Built to last
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wondered about the real location of the Garden of Eden? Or how Moses could have parted the Red Sea? Well, archaeologists have wondered, too, and they have some ideas. Journey to the ancient world through lovely retellings of popular bible stories paired with classical art. Explore fascinating archaeological discoveries that illuminate how or where these stories might have occurred and what they tell us about life at that time."--Page...
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Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the towering monuments, and see the numerous species that call...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Where is Stonehenge? That's an easy question to answer. It sits on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England. But what is the meaning of these strange circles of stones? Was Stonehenge a religious site to honor the dead? Or a sacred place of healing? Or perhaps an astrological calendar? These are much harder questions to answer. However, in an engaging and easy-to-read account, True Kelley puts forth all theories--past as well as current ones--about...
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Language
English
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Description
Twelve-year-old Aru stretches the truth to fit in at her private school, but when she is dared to prove an ancient lamp is cursed, she inadvertently frees an ancient demon.
71) The pharaoh key
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
When his former employer goes missing, Gideon Crew, reeling from his terminal diagnosis, pursues the long-awaited translation of the Phaistos Disc, an ancient tablet that could end or save his life.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"Follow along on a scientific expedition to a remote area of the Honduran rainforest where an ancient city once stood. Discover artifacts as well as the incredible animals that are flourishing free from human influence"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Why were the Easter Island heads erected? What really happened to the Maya? Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? The first book in this exciting new series will cover history's heavy-hitting, head-scratching mysteries, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, the disappearance of entire civilizations, the dancing plague, the Voynich manuscript, and so many more. Chock-full of cool...
77) Parthenon
Author
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
A detailed history of the Parthenon exploring its construction and restoration
79) Lost in Babylon
Author
Language
English
Description
Journeying to the ancient city of Babylon when Bhegad tracks down Marco, the companions face a daunting choice involving a dire trap and a long-lost figure from Jack's past.
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