Ancient Nonfiction

60,000+ women burned or hanged. So, why fear the healers more than those who killed them? Why did humanity's healers become history's most hunted? She delivered your babies. She saved your mother. She sat with your dying father. Then, accused of witchcraft, she died. The questions that haunt us: Why does the witch still fascinate us, inspire us, and terrify us? Why did entire communities turn on their healers? How did moles, pets, or poverty become proof of witchcraft? What made neighbors betray women they'd known for decades? Why did witch trials spread like a contagion across continents? ...

From the Great Pyramid to the Tunguska Explosion, from Atlantis to Area 51—100 enigmas that still defy explanation. What did the builders of Stonehenge know that we've forgotten? Why were the Nazca Lines drawn on a scale only visible from the sky? How did ancient civilizations cut, transport, and place stones so massive and precise that modern engineers struggle to replicate the feat? The Little Black Book of Ancient Mysteries is a guided tour through 100 of history's most enduring puzzles—monuments whose construction defies conventional explanation, manuscripts no one can read, ...

Award-winning exploration of the lost empire that rivaled ancient Egypt and Babylonia. Winner of the Outstanding Creator Award for Best Nonfiction Book 2025, First Place in Educational & Reference, and Best Research. For centuries, the Hittites slipped into near oblivion, until archaeologists pieced together their astonishing legacy from ruins and clay tablets. Drawing on decades of research, archaeologist R. Jay Driskill brings this enigmatic civilization vividly to life. From their sudden rise in the early second millennium BCE to their collapse around 1180 BCE, the Hittites reshaped the ...

Discover the secrets of our past and unlock a deeper understanding of human development. Immerse yourself in the legacies of ancient civilizations and uncover the interconnectedness and impact they still hold today. Gain a comprehensive overview of the most pivotal societies that have shaped human history. Experience the achievements, beliefs, and complexities of ancient cultures through captivating narratives. Delve into the advancements of ancient China, the diverse culture of the Persian Empire, and the enduring legacies of the Maurya and Byzantine Empires. Learn about the foundational ...

An intimate study of Abraham Lincoln’s powerful vision of democracy, which guided him through the Civil War and is still relevant today—by a best-selling historian and three-time winner of the Lincoln Prize *Winner of the 2024 Abraham Lincoln Institute Book Prize* *Finalist for the 2025...

A historical non-fiction book set in various regions of ancient North and South America during the pre-Columbian era. Unearth the forgotten legacy of the Mound-Builders—an advanced civilization that flourished across North America long before European contact. This compelling narrative dives deep into the rich history of these remarkable ancient peoples, exploring their impressive earthen mounds, complex social structures, and the tragic tales of knowledge lost to time and conquest. Their story is one of ingenuity, resilience, and ultimately, a poignant reminder of what was lost in the ...

Read by the authors. Does gaining power, possessions, and popularity lead to happiness and fulfillment? Or does inner transformation and self-sacrificial love bring the most joy and satisfaction? New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford and scholar Bryan Litfin dive into these...

For 3,000 years, one God has shaped the destiny of nations, toppled empires, inspired revolutions, and transformed the world. Yet his full story has never been told — until now. The Rise of Yahweh: The Untold History of the World’s Most Enduring God is a sweeping, cinematic journey through the greatest epic in human civilization. Blending archaeology, ancient mythology, biblical history, comparative religion, and world-shaping events, this book reveals the astonishing rise of a desert storm‑god who became the most powerful and influential deity in history. From the Bronze Age to the ...

What if humanity’s greatest civilizations were built on a covenant of blood — one not with gods, but with alien overseers? From the ziggurats of Mesopotamia to the pyramids of Mexico, from Egypt’s temples to China’s tombs, one truth repeats: blood was the offering, and unseen powers received it. In A Blood Covenant: The Alien Agenda Behind Civilization and Human Domestication, experiencer and researcher Erik Nanstiel exposes the disturbing throughline binding humanity’s past to its present. Ancient sacrifices, cattle mutilations, and alien abductions are not separate mysteries —...

"Not only an engrossing read about the distant past, both informative and entertaining, but also a profoundly thought-provoking view of our not-really-so-‘new’ present . . . All medieval history is here, beautifully narrated."—Wall Street Journal "A lively history . . . [Jones] has managed...

History has never been short of suspects. Behind the rise and fall of empires lie poisoned rulers, murdered statesmen, secret alliances, political conspiracies, and deaths that still resist a final explanation. The Dark Side of History II presents 55 gripping true stories of murder, ambition, betrayal, and power. From ancient China and imperial Rome to medieval courts, revolutionary Europe, and the political conflicts of the modern world, each chapter explores a real historical case in which the official record tells only part of the story. Discover: • The mysterious death of Qin Shi ...

Meet extraordinary black heroes throughout history—biographies for kids ages 8 to 12. You’re invited to meet ancient Egyptian rulers, brilliant scientists, legendary musicians, and civil rights activists—all in the same book! Black Heroes introduces you to 51 black leaders and role models from both history and modern times. This black history book for kids features inspirational biographies of trailblazers from the United States, Egypt, Britain, and more.

Americans claim pizza, hot dogs, and apple pie as their own—but these beloved foods carry passports stamped in Naples during cholera outbreaks, Frankfurt during religious wars, and Belgian monasteries during medieval famines. This book uncovers the stunning true origins of foods we consider quintessentially American, revealing how each dish survived plagues, revolutions, and collapsing empires before landing on our tables. From the Mongol horsemen who invented the hamburger to the Caribbean slave trade that gave us barbecue, these stories explode everything you thought you knew about "...

From the renowned paleontologist and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a sweeping evolutionary history of birds, from their dinosaur origins to the 10,000+ extraordinary species alive today. Tens of billions of birds share the planet with us, an astonishingly diverse...

What if the most powerful solutions for the crises of modern life are actually found . . . in our past? We see it in headlines, in trendlines, in our own lives: We’ve never been more anxious, more divided, or more lost. The problem isn’t that we lack solutions. It’s that we abandoned the...

The best complement to "The Urantia Book" has arrived to resolve many doubts about the origin of our universe... Gaia is the planet where we are condemned to suffer for the sins of other superior beings. In this second book of the saga "The Book of Gaia," we will observe that perhaps the existence of the human race may be a sin, a terrible mistake; but despite everything, the Universal Source has a destiny reserved for us. We are prisoners in a material world and need to transcend and elevate our consciousness to escape it. Our planetary history may be a mistake, something that should never...

What if everything you were taught about humanity's origins is only part of the story? New Age Bible takes you on a provocative journey through ancient Kemet, African spirituality, human origins, forgotten civilizations, extraterrestrial theories, genetic engineering, lost worlds, and the mysteries hidden beneath the surface of our world. From the origins of humanity to the possibility of ancient visitors from the stars—and from the mysteries of the ancient Egyptians to the legends of Atlantis, Agartha, and the Hollow Earth—this book challenges readers to question what they think they ...

For thousands of years, the existence of beings superior to us has been recorded in the annals of our history... Many cultures speak of reptilian beings once revered as gods. There is abundant evidence—traces these entities have left throughout our history. The ancients portrayed and honored them in their paintings, writings, and above all, in their architecture—structures so advanced they remain impossible to replicate even today. Their technological knowledge and understanding of the universe shaped our past... and still influence us today. After uncovering the secrets within this ...

Atlantis - Lost Civilizations - Ancient Mysteries - Ancient Egypt - Bronze Age History - Archaeology - Ancient Civilizations - Forgotten History Some empires fall slowly. Others vanish almost overnight, leaving behind cities no one remembers, scripts no one can read, and legends historians still argue about today. Lost Civilizations and Vanished Empires takes you through the true stories, and the enduring myths, of the ancient world's greatest disappearances. In Atlantis and Lemuria: The Myth of Lost Continents, trace Plato's legendary island from a philosopher's parable to a modern ...

A thought-provoking take on the common myths and misconceptions about one of the most popular philosophical movements, Stoicism Stoicism is one of the world’s most popular – and misunderstood – traditions. We all know what it means to be ‘stoical’: to have a stiff upper lip, to hide or...