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This fantastic audiobook describes what life was like for the ancient Egyptians, with an in-depth account of all aspects of the people of the time, and how they lived their daily lives. It includes many amazing facts about the pharaohs, mummies, the pyramids, hieroglyphics, and much more!

Over 1500 years before Leonardo Da Vinci became the Renaissance man, antiquity had its own in the form of Archimedes, one of the most famous ancient Greeks. An engineer, mathematician, physicist, scientist, and astronomer all rolled into one, Archimedes has been credited for making groundbreaking discoveries, some of which are undoubtedly fact and others that are almost certainly myth.

In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. The concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end. Over 1500 years before Leonardo Da Vinci became the Renaissance Man, antiquity had its own in the form of Archimedes, one of the most famous Ancient Greeks.

After finally winning the decade-long war against the Trojans, Odysseus, captain of the Greek army, only has to guide his men back home across the sea. Yet the journey will prove just as perilous as the battles they have just won, as they encounter the monstrous, man-eating cyclops, the irresistible song of the siren, and the wrath of an angry Poseidon, god of the sea. Are he and his men destined to die at sea? Or can Odysseus's cunning, strength, and courage bring them safely home?

Jason was born a prince of the kingdom of Argos. But when Jason was a child, his uncle Pelias stole the throne and sent Jason into hiding. Now a young man, Jason returns to claim his birthright. But Pelias only sneers. He demands that Jason prove himself by retrieving the priceless magical Golden Fleece from the far-off land of Colchis. Jason accepts the challenge and gathers a ship full of Greek war heroes to aid him.

Im Jahre 1922 entdeckt Howard Carter im Tal der Könige das Grab des Pharaos Tutanchamun. Nach über sechsjähriger Suche, kurz vor der endgültigen Aufgabe seiner Mission, ist er am Ziel. Das, was sich ihm bei der Graböffnung bietet übertrifft alles bisher Dagewesene. Unermessliche Schätze waren der früher üblichen Grabplünderung entgangen und kommen nun ans Tageslicht.

Das Geheimnis der Pyramiden fasziniert die Menschheit seit ihrer Entstehung. Zwar haben auch die untergegangenen Kulturen Süd- und Mittelamerikas Pyramiden gebaut, ihre größten und berühmtesten Vertreter stehen jedoch am Nil. Bereits in der Antike galten die Pyramiden von Gizeh als eines der sieben Weltwunder - und sie sind das einzige, das bis in die heutige Zeit erhalten blieb.

Die Inka, jenes sagenumwobene Indianervolk, welches in seiner kurzen Herrschaft das größte südamerikanische Reich aller Zeiten schuf, fasziniert bis heute durch seine mystische Vergangenheit, die strahlende und machtvolle Kultur sowie den schnellen und tragischen Untergang durch die spanischen Eroberer. Wer waren diese Inka, die von sich behaupteten, Söhne der Sonne zu sein? Wo kamen sie her, wie lebten sie, was hat es mit ihrer Religion, dem rätselhaften Sonnenkult, auf sich?

Die Kelten haben nur wenig greifbare geschichtliche Zeugnisse hinterlassen, dafür aber umso reichere Mythen- und Kulturschätze...

Fesselnd erzählt Peter Kaempfe vom Mut und der Stärke des größten Helden der Antike, von Abenteuern, Kämpfen...

"Le Combat des Dieux" raconte l'origine du monde, la création du panthéon grec et le combat de Zeus pour accéder au trône.

Das Alte Rom ist reich an sagenhaften Abenteuern: Wie rettete eine Wölfin die späteren Gründer der Stadt? Ließ Kaiser Nero wirklich Tempel und Häuser niederbrennen? Welcher Verschwörung fiel Julius Cäsar zum Opfer? Und warum verlor der unglückliche Varus die große Schlacht gegen die Germanen? Aufstieg und Fall des mächtigsten Reichs der Weltgeschichte in spannenden Geschichten.

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.

People have always wanted to know the future. When the ancient Greeks needed to make an important decision they would ask one of their oracles, the priestly advisors who spoke the words of gods. But sometimes it was a mystery what the oracle really meant, and many got it wrong. How the oracles got their answers may be even more mysterious than we think. Let the history, legends, and myths of ancient Greece capture your students' imagination...

From the time of the ancients came a mighty warrior who conquered the known world! Never before or since has there been anyone like this man, Alexander the Great. What was his secret? How did this son of a warlord rise to such power? How was he able to lead a small army of Greeks to victory over the mightiest empire of the world?

All over the world, people love to watch the athletes of the Olympics compete. But just why are there Olympic Games? Why are they so important? The truth is, the modern Olympics are a return to a mysterious, ancient festival. The ancient Olympics were more than just fun and games; they helped shape Greek culture and its contributions to us.

Good. Evil. Dangerous. Glamorous. Will the real Cleopatra please stand up? Almost everything we know about the last queen of Egypt came from her enemies the Romans. Now it's time to meet the ''real'' Cleopatra, a ruler more complex, brilliant, and powerful than we ever knew. Cleopatra didn't just rock the boat when she became queen at seventeen. She rocked the world with brilliant alliances that kept her in power and in control. When Mark Antony tried to put Egypt under his thumb, she negotiated for - and won - more territory than any Egyptian ruler had snagged in generations.

Woozle Goozle aus der beliebten Wissensserie erklärt in einem Hörspiel das Alte Ägypten. Woozle Goozle ist Erfinder aus Leidenschaft. 3001 Erfindungen am Tag – das bedeutet für ihn Glück. Das es dabei nicht immer ungefährlich zugeht, erfahren seine Freunde oft am eigenen Leib. Zeitreisen, Explosionen, Überflutungen oder Vulkanausbrüche – Woozles Erfindungen sind unberechenbar. In dieser Folge beamt er sich und Moderator Marc in die Cheopspyramide. Eigentlich wollen die beiden nur das alte Ägypten mit eigenen Augen sehen.

Eine fesselnde Einführung in die griechische Geschichte, von der mykenischen Zivilisation und dem Trojanischen Krieg über das Goldene Zeitalter des Perikles bis hin zur Hellenistischen Ära und der Eroberung durch die Römer

Do you know whose culture outlasted the mighty Romans? The Celts! Their culture still sparks wonder today. But who were these incredible people, and how did their legacy shape the world we know? Journey Back to the Iron Age! Imagine a time over three thousand years ago in Western Europe, where the Celts lived vibrant lives long before the Romans and Anglo-Saxons stepped onto the scene. Discover a world where history is not just about dates but about astonishing tales of resilience and creativity.