Examines the history of ancient Greece through a number of artifacts that have survived through the centuries, which give insights into ancient Greek technology, foods, cultural traditions, and important events and conflicts.

In Search for the Trojan War, begins with "The Age of the Heroes," in which Michael Woods follows the footsteps of early archeologist, Heinrich Schliemann, who searched from 1870 to his death in 1890 for evidence of the historic city. Filmed in Greece, Turkey and Europe, the heroes from Homer's "Iliad" come alive as Schliemann's quest uncovers what he believed to be Priam's Treasure at Hisarlik, Agamemnon's burial mask at Mycenae, and Mycenaean murals...

"This is not a (hi)story book of ancient Greece, but a book about its stories. The Greece of anient times is chockablock with ... tales. Did the wanderings of Odysseus ever happen? What was going on in Delphi? Was there really a doom-and-gloom prophetess there who foresaw all major political events? ... Greece is worth exploring."--Page 7.

Is Ancient Greek art just a collection of elegant works of marble, framed by a love of democracy and enlightened reasoning? Far from it. Art critic and journalist Alastair Sooke demonstrates it is in fact far more diverse and surprising - a multi-cultural mix of styles, techniques and materials that left no subject matter unexplored. Considered, thoughtful and enthralling, this series offers a fresh understanding and new perspective on an incredible...

Describes the planning, building, and uses of the Parthenon.

Highlights the many archaeological digs and findings in Greece and discusses what life was like in ancient Greece.

Thousands of years ago, royals gathered in the luxurious Palace of Knossos. Today, the palace is in ruins. Though bright frescoes still decorate its walls, the walls themselves are crumbling. What happened here? This title explores just that!

"How can modern DNA analysis of ancient tombs help us learn more about life in ancient Greece? Can ground-penetrating radar reveal hidden city structures? What can we learn from 3D recreations of ancient Greek structures, artifacts, and art? Curious readers [will examine] how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient Greece"--Amazon.