Did you know that more time separates the pyramids from Cleopatra than separates Cleopatra from us?
Or that the workers who built the pyramids were paid employees who received medical care, not slaves?
Or that an Aztec city in the middle of a lake had better urban planning than most European cities of the same era?
Ancient history is not a list of dates and dead kings. It is the story of how human beings first figured out how to build cities, write laws, trade across continents, and make sense of the world around them. And the details are far stranger, funnier, and more surprising than most textbooks let on.
The Ultimate Ancient History Book puts it all in one place. With 100 carefully researched questions, surprising answers, and discoveries that will change how you think about the ancient world, this book covers everything from Egyptian mummies to Viking longships, from the Terracotta Army to the original Olympic Games.
Inside you will discover:
Every question comes with a full answer, detailed explanation, and a why it's interesting fact that connects ancient events to the world you live in today. This is not just trivia. It is a front-row seat to the most dramatic, creative, and consequential period in human history.
Perfect for curious kids ages 8-12, classroom use, family trivia nights, and anyone who has ever wondered what life was really like before electricity, running water, and smartphones.
The ancient world is not behind us. It is underneath everything we have built.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Did you know that more time separates the pyramids from Cleopatra than separates Cleopatra from us?Or that the workers who built the pyramids were paid employees who received medical care, not slaves?Or that an Aztec city in the middle of a lake had better urban planning than most European cities of the same era?Ancient history is not a list of dates and dead kings. It is the story of how human beings first figured out how to build cities, write laws, trade across continents, and make sense of the world around them. And the details are far stranger, funnier, and more surprising than most textbooks let on.The Ultimate Ancient History Book puts it all in one place. With 100 carefully researched questions, surprising answers, and discoveries that will change how you think about the ancient world, this book covers everything from Egyptian mummies to Viking longships, from the Terracotta Army to the original Olympic Games.Inside you will discover: Why the Egyptian brain was pulled out through the nose with a hook and then thrown awayHow Julius Caesar's assassination changed the entire meaning of the phrase the Ides of MarchThe Viking explorer who reached North America 500 years before Columbus and has the archaeology to prove itWhy the Code of Hammurabi was one of the most revolutionary ideas in human historyHow a single stone slab found by French soldiers unlocked 3,000 years of Egyptian history that had been unreadable for centuriesThe ancient Indian city that had covered sewage drains and indoor plumbing thousands of years before London didWhy Hannibal crossing the Alps with war elephants is still studied in military academies todayEvery question comes with a full answer, detailed explanation, and a why it's interesting fact that connects ancient events to the world you live in today. This is not just trivia. It is a front-row seat to the most dramatic, creative, and consequential period in human history.Perfect for curious kids ages 8-12, classroom use, family trivia nights, and anyone who has ever wondered what life was really like before electricity, running water, and smartphones.The ancient world is not behind us. It is underneath everything we have built. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798181193147
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Did you know that more time separates the pyramids from Cleopatra than separates Cleopatra from us Or that the workers who built the pyramids were paid employees who received medical care, not slaves Or that an Aztec city in the middle of a lake had better urban planning than most European cities of the same era Ancient history is not a list of dates and dead kings. It is the story of how human beings first figured out how to build cities, write laws, trade across continents, and make sense of the world around them. And the details are far stranger, funnier, and more surprising than most textbooks let on.The Ultimate Ancient History Book puts it all in one place. With 100 carefully researched questions, surprising answers, and discoveries that will change how you think about the ancient world, this book covers everything from Egyptian mummies to Viking longships, from the Terracotta Army to the original Olympic Games.Inside you will discover: - Why the Egyptian brain was pulled out through the nose with a hook and then thrown away- How Julius Caesar's assassination changed the entire meaning of the phrase the Ides of March- The Viking explorer who reached North America 500 years before Columbus and has the archaeology to prove it- Why the Code of Hammurabi was one of the most revolutionary ideas in human history- How a single stone slab found by French soldiers unlocked 3,000 years of Egyptian history that had been unreadable for centuries- The ancient Indian city that had covered sewage drains and indoor plumbing thousands of years before London did- Why Hannibal crossing the Alps with war elephants is still studied in military academies todayEvery question comes with a full answer, detailed explanation, and a why it's interesting fact that connects ancient events to the world you live in today. This is not just trivia. It is a front-row seat to the most dramatic, creative, and consequential period in human history.Perfect for curious kids ages 8-12, classroom use, family trivia nights, and anyone who has ever wondered what life was really like before electricity, running water, and smartphones.The ancient world is not behind us. It is underneath everything we have built. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798181193147
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Did you know that more time separates the pyramids from Cleopatra than separates Cleopatra from us?Or that the workers who built the pyramids were paid employees who received medical care, not slaves?Or that an Aztec city in the middle of a lake had better urban planning than most European cities of the same era?Ancient history is not a list of dates and dead kings. It is the story of how human beings first figured out how to build cities, write laws, trade across continents, and make sense of the world around them. And the details are far stranger, funnier, and more surprising than most textbooks let on.The Ultimate Ancient History Book puts it all in one place. With 100 carefully researched questions, surprising answers, and discoveries that will change how you think about the ancient world, this book covers everything from Egyptian mummies to Viking longships, from the Terracotta Army to the original Olympic Games.Inside you will discover: Why the Egyptian brain was pulled out through the nose with a hook and then thrown awayHow Julius Caesar's assassination changed the entire meaning of the phrase the Ides of MarchThe Viking explorer who reached North America 500 years before Columbus and has the archaeology to prove itWhy the Code of Hammurabi was one of the most revolutionary ideas in human historyHow a single stone slab found by French soldiers unlocked 3,000 years of Egyptian history that had been unreadable for centuriesThe ancient Indian city that had covered sewage drains and indoor plumbing thousands of years before London didWhy Hannibal crossing the Alps with war elephants is still studied in military academies todayEvery question comes with a full answer, detailed explanation, and a why it's interesting fact that connects ancient events to the world you live in today. This is not just trivia. It is a front-row seat to the most dramatic, creative, and consequential period in human history.Perfect for curious kids ages 8-12, classroom use, family trivia nights, and anyone who has ever wondered what life was really like before electricity, running water, and smartphones.The ancient world is not behind us. It is underneath everything we have built. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798181193147
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