Ancient Wonders

An immersive, awe-inspiring tour of the ancient sites that kindle our imagination and afford us a glimpse into our shared history “This fascinating book is brimming with stories of people and places, all told with Bettany’s natural sense of wonder and adventure.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore...

A detailed, illustrated exploration of 20 of the world's greatest mysteries. Go back in time and history and explore the wonders that have captured man's imagination for centuries. Be dazzled by a manuscript still undeciphered, an oasis in the desert abandoned, a legendary island lost, and a forgotten city rediscovered. Learn about the first computer, listen to the myths and legends, and visit cryptic sanctuaries beyond imagination. Crisscross the globe for answers, consider possibilities, and marvel at the ingenuity of past cultures and civilizations. Are they mysteries, lessons, or warnings?

Eliot Stein has traveled the globe in search of remarkable people who are preserving some of our most extraordinary cultural rites. In Custodians of Wonder, Stein introduces listeners to a man saving the secret ingredient in Japan's 700-year-old original soy sauce recipe. In Italy, he learns how to make the world's rarest pasta from one of the only women alive who knows how to make it. And in India, he discovers a family rumored to make a mysterious metal mirror believed to reveal your truest self.

Listen to this audiobook to learn more about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient and the New World!

The darkness has found her again. Daria’s new position, as a language tutor to the wealthy and charming merchant Lucas, takes her to the dazzling city of Ephesus on the Aegean coast. As their connection deepens, Daria finds herself drawn to Lucas, despite the evil and violence that churn beneath the city's beauty. A collision is coming, between the high priests of Artemis, the sorcerers who pursue arcane knowledge, and a new movement called The Way, centered around the Jewish martyr, Jesus. Daria longs to remain apart, safe from the evil she barely escaped in the past, but her growing ...

Learn about the Seven Wonders of the World with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. Twenty-five hundred years ago, people began to talk about the wondrous structures they had seen in their travels around the Mediterranean. In 222 B.C., Philo of Byzantium wrote an essay called "On the Seven Wonders".

Join the bestselling author of The Benedict Option and Live Not by Lies on an exploration of the mystery and meaning of the supernatural world and discover that the universe is not what we think it is: it is far more strange, exciting, connected, and adventurous. The West has become...

The world of ancient artifacts is full of surprises, and this eBook takes the reader on a journey through some of the most curious and enigmatic objects ever uncovered. From the earliest known megalithic constructions to pre-Columbian treasures, each item offers a glimpse into the ingenuity, artistry, and sometimes the mysteries of past civilizations. The Göbekli Tepe calendar challenges assumptions about the dawn of human architecture and astronomical knowledge, while the Ubaid lizardmen statues and Sanxingdui masks hint at symbolic and ritualistic worlds long forgotten. Objects like the ...

An epic quest across the sands of ArabiaIn the exotic lands of the east, a secret sect of Persian magicians study the night sky for generations. When the stars announce a strange royal birth, Misha, a first-level mage, is ready to prove himself by chasing down this new world leader. But then an ancient document surfaces, whispering of an artifact of immense power. The temptation to seize power is too great to resist. And Misha is not alone in his quest. The king’s general Reza seeks power to fulfill his mysterious destiny, and both he and Misha have their eye set on the Egyptian princess ...

USA Today hails Steven Saylor as a “modern master of historical fiction.” Rich in intrigue and period detail, his novels set in ancient Rome have garnered acclaim the world over. A prequel to his epic Roma Sub Rosa series, The Seven Wonders follows series star Gordianus the Finder as an 18-year-old traveling the Mediterranean to witness the wonders of that fabled age. At each stop, the young investigator finds a beguiling mystery that pushes his powers of deduction to the limit.

The goddess Artemis is best known today as a goddess of the hunt and of the new moon, yet to those who worshipped at her ancient temples and sanctuaries she was far more than just that. To them she was a powerful and complex goddess whose influence spread far and wide throughout the ancient world. She was worshipped and celebrated as a goddess of childbirth, women, song, dance and of wild animals. As the daughter of the Titan goddess Leto by the Olympian Father god Zeus, Artemis would prove herself from the moment of her own birth, by assisting her mother with the birth of her own twin ...

New York Times Bestselling Series! “A high-octane mix of modern adventure and ancient secrets. The Colossus Rises is Lerangis’s most gripping work yet. Young readers will love this story. I can’t wait to see what’s next in the Seven Wonders series!” —Rick Riordan, author of the Percy...

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You probably have heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But how much do you really know about it? The ancient world was home to some of the greatest civilizations in history. The Egyptians, the Greeks, the Babylonians, and others wanted to leave their mark on history so others would remember their greatness. Most people can list a few of the wonders of the top of their head. But few know that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon might never have existed or that the remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus were used by the Knights Hospitaller.

BRAND NEW BOOK! TONS OF AWESOME FUN FACTS WITH 150+ IMAGES! Perfect for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs, Fossils, Ancient Cultures, World Wonders and Everything in Between! Even the Brightest Kids Will LOVE This THRILLING Journey of Knowledge + FUN - Guaranteed to AMAZE! Get ALL FOUR BOOKS In This Series - Each Book Full of UNIQUE Fun Facts! What Makes This Book Worth Buying? ✅ TONS OF IMAGES: Lovely images all through the book. ✅ VARIETY: A wide range of facts to keep things interesting. ✅ KID FRIENDLY: Age-appropriate content and facts for kids. ✅ EASY TO HOLD: Large book size to easily ...

Weird but True Stories from South American History: Bizarre, Shocking, and Unbelievable Tales from the Continent of Wonders takes readers on a thrilling journey through the most surprising, eerie, and astonishing true events in South America's past. From ancient lost cities swallowed by jungle to the sacred child mummies left high in the Andes, this book uncovers ten bizarre but historically verified tales that showcase the strange brilliance of the continent’s history. Each chapter explores a unique story backed by real evidence, providing a captivating blend of mystery, archaeology, ...

Discover the Excitement of an Ancient Creature in 'Egg of the Past' kids stories! When two siblings, Eva and Tom, uncover a mysterious egg in their backyard, they unlock a world of adventure and prehistoric secrets. As the egg hatches and an ancient creature comes to life, their lives change forever. This thrilling dinosaur discovery for kids combines sibling adventure with a living dinosaur story full of excitement and suspense. Follow Eva and Tom’s journey as they navigate their way through a backyard dinosaur discovery and the mysteries of an ancient creature brought to life. Perfect ...

The great pyramids of Giza have intrigued humanity for thousands of years. Questions about the construction and the purpose of these majestic monuments have existed since the middle period of ancient Egyptian civilization; in the sixth century B.C., Herodotus was the first of generations of explorers to travel to Egypt in an attempt to unlock their secrets. Recent cutting-edge research has uncovered information, unimaginable to previous generations, about how and why they were built.

For thousands of years, the notion of dragons has struck fear in the hearts of men and women all over the world. The ancient Egyptians believed there was a dragon of darkness that attacked the sun god each day, and in Norway people thought that a dragon gnawed at the roots of the tree that sustained all life on Earth. Around the globe, dragons have been depicted as everything from massive, winged, fire-breathing creatures to beasts sporting a camel’s head, deer’s horns, rabbit’s eyes, and eagle’s claws! Dragons might hoard treasure in caves, or they might be responsible for floods and the death of livestock.