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"Professor Ember Agni is a rising star in archeology, trying to balance an unfulfilling career in academia and a crumbling marriage, all while pursuing her true passion: unearthing a lost empire that no one else believes existed. Just as she's about to give up on the ambitious expedition she spent a decade trying to fund, a message arrives from overseas. A former student claims to have found something extraordinary--an artifact that hints at the forgotten...

The Josiah Manifesto opens up the stunning mysteries that lie behind the dramatic events of recent times that have changed our world - and the message hidden within them with regard to what lies ahead.

"Based on the podcast with over one hundred million downloads, Fall of Civilizations ... explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they tipped over into collapse. Across the centuries, we journey from the great empires of Mesopotamia to those of Khmer and Vijayanagara in Asia and Songhai in West Africa; from Byzantium to the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs of Central America; from Roman Britain to Rapa Nui. With ......

Discusses how ancient treasures including the Staffordshire Hoard, the Rosetta Stone, and the Dead Sea Scrolls tell us about ancient civilizations.

Discusses how archaeologists search for lost cities using ancient texts, stories told through the generations, and satellite imaging.

"A revisionist history of the ancient world that shifts our focus from Athens and Rome to the long-ignored societies on the borders. When Ovid was exiled from Rome to a border town on the Black Sea, he despaired at his bleak and barbarous new surroundings. Like many Greeks and Romans, Ovid thought the outer reaches of his world was where civilization ceased to exist. Our own fascination with the Greek and Roman world has for centuries followed this...

Discusses what treasures have been found in famous tombs including the pyramids in Egypt, tombs in China, and shipwrecks in the ocean.

"The story of human civilization, as told through 100 key discoveries spanning six continents, including firsthand reports from explorers, scientists, and antiquarians"-- Provided by publisher.

Describes different aspects of the ancient Maya civilization, including its history, politics, religion, and intellectual achievements. Includes color illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.

"Chronicles the explorations of a young man as he paddles from his home in the North Pole to the South Pole. There, he meets his true love, but their romance is ill-fated. Early Earth's unusual and finicky polarity means the lovers can never touch."--Publisher's website. "THIS BOOK IS NOT A REAL ENCYCLOPEDIA! It is an epic work of fiction, detailing the many tales and adventures of one lonely storyteller on a quest for Enlightenment and True Love....