After Solomon's reign, grasp how the kingdom of Israel divided into a Northern Kingdom and the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Observe how the Northern Kingdom became dominant under the powerful King Omri, creator of the capital of Samaria, excavated in the early 20th century. Learn of the divisive rule and tragic fate of Omri's son, Ahab, and how the kingdom fell to aggression by the Assyrian Empire.

"For the past few hundred years, most of what we've been taught about the native cultures of North America came from reports authored by the conquerors and colonizers who destroyed them. Now, with the technological advances of modern archaeology and a new perspective on world history-we are finally able to piece together their compelling true stories. In Ancient Civilizations of North America, Professor Edwin Barnhart, Director of the Maya Exploration...

Presents brief descriptions and computer-generated images of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramids at Giza, the Statue of Zeus, the Temple of Artemis, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

"Describes mummies in ancient Egypt, including how and why people were mummified"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in the world's history and the legacies they left behind, from the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of the Mayans.

Surveys the history of the ancient world, from prehistoric times to the fall of the Roman Empire.

The history of the ancient world from the first farmers and the first cities to the fall of the Roman Empire.

The fifth episode in the landmark drama-documentary series shows how the Emperor Constantine brought Christianity to the western world.

Looks at civilization in the ancient world, discussing such topics as cave paintings, engineering accomplishments, and daily life.