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Pharaoh’s Boat

The author tells the story of how one of the greatest boats of ancient Egypt came to be built—and built again. In the shadow of the Great Pyramid at Giza, the most skilled shipwrights in all of Egypt...

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Closer

Closer to victory…or closer to death? An army of darkness is on the march: Who won’t escape with their life? The fourth book in the New York Times Bestselling TUNNELS series! At long last reunited with...

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At Home In Her Tomb

This book unearths the mysteries of the Mawangdui tombs. Lady Dai’s mummy was so remarkably preserved that scientists were able to perform an autopsy—more than two thousand years after Lady Dai’s...

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Before Columbus: The Americas Of 1491

This study of Native American societies is adapted for younger readers from Charles C. Mann’s best-selling 1491. Turning conventional wisdom on its head, the book argues that the people of North and...

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Welcome To The Museum: Historium

Welcome to the museum! There are more than 160 historical artifacts to be discovered in Welcome to the Museum: Historium. Wander the galleries of this museum whenever you wish—it’s open 365 days a...

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Cat Mummies

Clearly written text offers an answer to the question of why ancient Egyptians mummified thousands and thousands of cats. An easy-to-understand introduction to ancient Egyptian history. “Extensive...

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The 5,000-Year-Old Puzzle: Solving A Mystery of Ancient Egypt

An account of Dr. George Reisner’s 1925 discovery and excavation of a secret tomb in Giza, Egypt, based on archival documents and records, but told through the fictionalized experiences of a young boy...

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Solving the Mysteries of Stonehenge (Digging into History)

Examines the site of the ancient megalithic monument Stonehenge, discussing theories behind its construction and use. The post Solving the Mysteries of Stonehenge (Digging into History) appeared first...

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Solving the Mysteries of Machu Picchu

Describes the history of the Inca civilization and the construction of the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains. The post Solving the Mysteries of Machu Picchu appeared first on ICCAL.

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Digging for Troy

It started as a legend told to each new generation about a war between the Greeks and the Trojans, with heroes battling over a beauty named Helen. While some question if this war and even the city of...

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