Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Egypt captivates us like few other ancient civilizations but what was it like to actually live there as an ordinary person 3500 years ago? Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher goes on a fascinating journey in search of people like us not the great Pharaohs but the ordinary people who built & populated this incredible place creating a remarkable way of life & an extraordinary way of death Joann explores their homes workplaces & temples & she climbs down into their tombs to discover the remarkable world of these Ancient Egyptians both in life & the afterlife At the heart of this series (originally aired on BBC) are Kha & Meryt an architect & his wife who lived just outside the Valley of the Kings They left behind a treasure trove of information; their extraordinary tomb full of objects from their lives & deaths
- from make-up to death-masks loaves of bread to life-like figurines even the tools Kha used at work in the royal tombs Joann Fletcher uses this to travel into the remarkable world of these Ancient Egyptians both in life & the afterlife In this first episode we explore life in Ancient Egypt; the tightly packed houses where ordinary people lived the village that was their home how they dressed & what they ate Joann discovers their love poetry their enthusiasm for interior design & what it was like to work in the most famous cemetery on earth the Valley of the Kings In the second episode we discover a strange & mysterious world the Ancient Egyptian afterlife To them life was just a dress rehearsal for the perfect afterlife they were trying to reach Joann clambers into rarely visited tombs explores a treasure trove of long-buried objects & examines spectacular mummies to discover just why the Egyptians spent a fortune preparing for death & what they hoped to find when they got there
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The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination
- mummies & pyramids curses & rituals have captured the imagination
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Nine stories of Ancient Egypt wittily retold in comic-strip style Full of mystery & adventure the stories of the Egyptian pharaohs & their ancient gods are steeped in thousands of years of history From the creation myth to the curse of Tutankhamen & the fall of Cleopatra Marcia Williams' classic comic strip retellings bring new life to the myths & wonders of this ancient civilization ...

Ladakh or ' Little Tibet' is a wildly beautiful desert land up in the Western Himalayas It is a place of few resources & an extreme climate Yet for more than a thousand years it has been home to a thriving culture Traditions of frugality & cooperation coupled with an intimate & location-specific knowledge of the environment enabled the Ladakhis not only to survive but to prosper Everyone had enough to eat; families & communities were strong; the status of women was high Then came 'development' Now in the modern sector one finds pollution & divisiveness inflation & unemployment intolerance & greed Centuries of ecological balance & social harmony are under threat from pressures of Western consumerism Ancient Futures is much more than a book about Ladakh Passionately argued it raises important questions about the whole notion of progress & explores the root causes of the malaise of industrial society At the same time the story of Ladakh serves as a source of inspiration for our own future It shows us that another way is possible & points to some of the first steps towards kinder gentler patterns of living ...

From theatre to politics no other single civilisation has influenced the Western world more profoundly than that of ancient Greece From the roots of democracy to philosophy & mathematics it&s fascinating to learn how much western civilisation has stemmed from that of ancient Greece This book offers an introduction to the lives of the ancient Greeks their mythologies & traditions & their culture & learning With colour illustrations supporting a clear informative & engaging text this guide is a perfect companion for both adults & children alike
Includes: Geography
- map of Greece History
- the different civilizations from the Minoans through to the Hellenistic period Religion
- gods festivals oracles & muses Mythology
- Homer&s Odyssey the Minotaur Icarus Daily life in Ancient Greece
- everyday life for all levels of society; the jobs family life leisure activities Politics
- democracy & the Athenian council Learning & knowledge
- philosophy sciencemathematics medicine & literature War
- important wars; the army & navy Greece Today
- temples archaeology & the monuments that can still be seen today









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Engaging & entertaining reference guide about Ancient Greece
- perfect for younger readers From famous Gods to the inside of temples
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The contribution of the Ancient Greeks to modern western culture is incalculable In the worlds of art architecture myth literature & philosophy the world we live in would be unrecognizably different without the formative influence of Ancient Greek models Ancient Greek civilization was defined by the city
- in Greek the polis from which we derive 'politics' It is above all this feature of Greek civilization that has formed its most enduring legacy spawning such key terms as aristocracy oligarchy tyranny &
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- democracy This stimulating Very Short Introduction to Ancient Greece takes the polis as its starting point Paul Cartledge uses the history of eleven major Greek cities to illuminate the most important & informative themes in Ancient Greek history from the first documented use of the Greek language around 1400 BCE through the glories of the Classical & Hellenistic periods to the foundation of the Byzantine empire in around CE 330 Covering everything from politics trade & travel to slavery gender religion & philosophy it provides the ideal concise introduction to the history & culture of this remarkable civilization that helped give birth to the world as we know it ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable


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The third edition of Ancient Greek Civilization is a concise engaging introduction to the history & culture of ancient Greece from the Minoan civilization to the age of the Roman Empire Explores the evolution & development of Greek art literature politics & thought across history as well as the ways in which these were affected by Greek interaction with other cultures Now

Includes:: additional illustrations & maps updated notes & references throughout & an expanded discussion of the Hellenistic period Weaves the latest scholarship & archeological excavations into the narrative at an appropriate level for undergraduates

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Ancient Greek Religion provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs practices & major deities of Greek religion While the focus is on Athens in the Classical Period the book also

Includes:: discussion of major panhellenic cults at Delphi & Olympia 256 pages Mikalson Jon D

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Find out about Ancient Greece what people wore ate & did for fun & learn about some of the most famous philosophers & mathematicians of the age in this compelling book for beginner readers With light-hearted illustrations & clear simple text plus Usborne Quicklinks to take readers to specially selected websites with more information 32 pages full colour throughout Turnbull Stephanie ...