An account of Dr. George Reisner’s 1925 discovery and excavation of a secret tomb in Giza, Egypt, based on archival documents and records, but told through the fictionalized experiences of a young boy who accompanies his father on the dig.
On February 17, 1864, the H.L. Hunley made history as the first submarine to sink a ship in battle. Soldiers on the shore waited patiently after seeing the submarine’s return signal. But after several days, the ship had failed to return. What had gone wrong? In 1995, after over 130 years of searching, the H.L. Hunley was finally found buried off the coast of South Carolina.
Although he is afraid of Andrew Aldie, twelve-year-old Chris Cooper agrees to help his friend Finn Lochlan look for a way to stop Andrew’s father from opening a gravel pit near their Scottish village.
Describes the history of the Inca civilization and the construction of the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains.
Presents the history of the Aztec empire by examining artifacts from archaeological excavations of historical sites, and discusses cultural aspects including religious beliefs and military customs.
Examines the site of the ancient megalithic monument Stonehenge, discussing theories behind its construction and use.
Discusses important archaeological finds from Pompeii and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to its civilization.
Discusses important archaeological finds from Rome and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to its ancient civilization.
Describes the pyramids of Egypt, including the materials used to build them, their design, location, and the role they played in ancient Egyptian religion and culture.