unexplained mysteries of the ancient world william potter

Mysteries of the Ancient World examines some of the most bizarre, surprising and unexplained phenomena of the ancient world. Ranging from cold cases millennia in the making to the sudden, baffling disappearances of entire civilizations to the creation of mysterious monuments, it searches for the truth behind these remarkable stories. With a careful analysis of the various theories that have been used over the years to try and understand these curious occurrences, the author gets to the bottom of what really happened.This volume includes such fascinating cases as:• The mysteries surrounding the life and death of Tutankhamun• The strange underground city of Derinkuyu• The river of mercury lying beneath the pyramids of Teotihuacan• The coded messages of the Voynich manuscript• The disappearance of Rome''s 9th Legion

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Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths.Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more. Through incredible storytelling you can learn how ancient cultures believed the world began, how gods have helped humans, how gods ruled over the natural world, and much more. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of ancient objects which show how people worshipped the gods through art.A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history.

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Herní doplněk - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: Strategie a Simulátor Zajímavý balíček, který kombinuje Civilization and Scenario Pack: Korea a Wonders of the Ancient World Scenario Pack. Dočkáte se tak zajímavého výletu na východ a užijete si spoustu další zábavy.VypnutoZajímavý balíček, který kombinuje Civilization and Scenario Pack: Korea a Wonders of the Ancient World Scenario Pack. Dočkáte se tak zajímavého výletu na východ a užijete si spoustu další zábavy.Vyžaduje základní hru Civilization V (verze pro Steam).Obsah balíčkuCivilization V - Civilization and Scenario Pack: KoreaCivilization V - Wonders of the Ancient World Scenario Pack

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Herní doplněk / DLC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: Strategie, pro uplatnění je vyžadována základní hra Wonders of the Ancient World Scenario Pack přidává do hry Sid Meier’s Civilization V tři nové divy světa: Mausoleum v Halicarnassu, sochu Dia a Artemidin chrám. Každý z těchto časných divů přináší civilizacím, které je postaví, zásadní výhody!VypnutoWonders of the Ancient World Scenario Pack přidává do hry Sid Meier’s Civilization V tři nové divy světa: Mausoleum v Halicarnassu, sochu Dia a Artemidin chrám. Každý z těchto časných divů přináší civilizacím, které je postaví, zásadní výhody! Scénáře Wonders of the Ancient World jsou závodem mezi civilizacemi na počátku věků. Každá civilizace soutěží o to, aby byla největším stavitelem divů starověku. Hrajte za jednu z pěti civilizací a zanechte nesmazatelnou stopu v historii a nebo se rozplyňte v mlze minulosti!Vyžaduje základní hru Sid Meier's Civilization V (verze pro Steam).

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Herní doplněk / DLC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: Strategie, pro uplatnění je vyžadována základní hra Wonders of the Ancient World Scenario Pack přidává do hry Sid Meier’s Civilization V tři nové divy světa: Mausoleum v Halicarnassu, sochu Dia a Artemidin chrám. Každý z těchto časných divů přináší civilizacím, které je postaví, zásadní výhody!VypnutoWonders of the Ancient World Scenario Pack přidává do hry Sid Meier’s Civilization V tři nové divy světa: Mausoleum v Halicarnassu, sochu Dia a Artemidin chrám. Každý z těchto časných divů přináší civilizacím, které je postaví, zásadní výhody! Scénáře Wonders of the Ancient World jsou závodem mezi civilizacemi na počátku věků. Každá civilizace soutěží o to, aby byla největším stavitelem divů starověku. Hrajte za jednu z pěti civilizací a zanechte nesmazatelnou stopu v historii a nebo se rozplyňte v mlze minulosti!Vyžaduje základní hru Sid Meier's Civilization V (verze pro Steam).

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The Seven Wonders of the World were staggeringly audacious impositions on our planet. They were also brilliant adventures of the mind, test cases for the reaches of human imagination. Now only the great pyramid remains fully standing, yet the scale and majesty of these seven wonders still enthral us today.In a thrilling, colourful narrative enriched with the latest archaeological discoveries, bestselling historian Bettany Hughes walks through the landscapes of both ancient and modern time. This is a journey whose purpose is to ask why we wonder, why we create, why we choose to remember the wonder of others. She explores traces of the Wonders themselves, and the traces they have left in history.A magisterial work of historical storytelling, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World reinforces the exciting and nourishing notion that humans can make the impossible happen.

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An overview of the lost peoples and cultures who flourished and fought for survival alongside the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Who were the Philistines? What was a Pyrrhic victory? Were the Vandals really vandals? Why should you speak to a Samaritan? Beyond the Greeks, Romans and Hebrews of the Classical and biblical eras, a rich diversity of peoples helped lay the foundations of the modern world. Philip Matyszak brings to life the cultures and individuals that made up the busy, brawling multicultural mass of humanity that emerged from the ancient Middle East and spread across the Mediterranean and Europe.He explores the origins of forty forgotten peoples, their great triumphs and defeats, and considers the legacy they have left to us today, whether it be in fine art or everyday language. This carefully researched and illuminating history is the perfect introduction for the modern reader, packed with surprising facts and fascinating stories, detailed maps and beautiful illustrations of artefacts and sites of interest. Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World offers a new understanding of these important civilizations that have been obscured by the passage of time.

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The ruins of ancient Athens, Luxor, and Rome are familiar cornerstones of world history, visited by travelers from across the globe. But what about the cities that have dropped off the map? That have been submerged under water, or swallowed up by the sands of time? Where are they, and what can they tell us about our past?Lost Cities of the Ancient WorldMatyszak reveals a dynamic network of peoples and cultures who fought and traded between themselves, exchanging inventions, ideas, and philosophies, with the result that people as far apart as Catalhöyükin Turkey and Skara Brae in Scotland’s Orkney Islands shared a common heritage. By examining the motivations that first drew populations to gather and settle together, as well as the challenges that led to their cities’ abandonment, this visually striking and often surprising book offers us a fresh perspective on our urban origins.

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Celebrate the stories of incredible women from the ancient world in this beautifully illustrated gift book. Featuring powerful retellings of courageous women, including the ruler Cleopatra, Mary Hebraea the first known alchemist and the warrior queen Boudica, this stunning collection of epic stories will get children fascinated by ancient history.

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With extraordinary paintings and a moving narrative, award-winning author illustrator Lynn Curlee tells the story of some of humankind’s greatest feats and explores a timeless desire of countless civilizations: to leave a permanent mark on the Earth—now with a new look!The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Colossus of Rhodes. The Great Pyramid at Giza. For centuries, these names have inspired wonder and mystery. They are but three of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This book investigates and illustrates how they must have appeared at their peak, pondering the questions that have fascinated researchers and archaeologists for decades: What purpose did these structures have for the societies that built them? How did they achieve the means necessary to construct such intricate and innovative temples and statues? Most of these masterpieces of human achievement have long since crumbled into dust. But their legacy survives, and these triumphs of human vision, architecture, and creativity have become the stuff of legends.

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Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologiesThis book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Egyptian Sphinx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of objects, showing how each beast was represented in art.A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient history.

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Choose your path as you explore the past, in this interactive adventure through time!Ever wondered what it would be like to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza and almost get eaten by a mummy? Or to sneak into the Hanging Gardens of Babylon while being chased by a bunch of angry guards?Thanks to the time machine in this book, you can visit all Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But this is no ordinary time-travelling adventure. This is one where YOU get to make the decisions and choose where to go, what to do and how to survive in time. Buckle up. Your safe return is absolutely not guaranteed.

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Introduce readers to some of the most well-known criminals and tyrants of ancient history with this fascinating nonfiction book! Readers will learn about villainous leaders and criminals of the past--such as Brutus, Antony and Cleopatra, Caligula, Nero, and Locusta--and what these people did to leave such infamous legacies. Featuring intriguing facts and theories, colorful images, and informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, students will be captivated while getting a glimpse of life in ancient times. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources like a bibliography and a list of useful websites for learning more. Keep students engaged and wanting to learn more after reading this high-interest book!

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Of the thousands of commanders who served in historys armies, why is it that only a few are remembered as great leaders of men in battle? What combination of personal and circumstantial influences conspire to produce great commanders? What makes a great leader great? Richard A Gabriel analyses the biographies of ten great generals who lived between 1481 BC and AD 632 in an attempt to identify the characteristics of intellect, psychology, personality, and experience that allowed them to tread the path to greatness. Professor Richard Gabriel has selected the ten whom he believes to be the greatest of them all. Those included, and more so those omitted, will surprise many readers. Conspicuous by their absence, for example, are Alexander the Great and Attila the Hun. Richard Gabriel, himself a retired soldier and professor at the Canadian Defence College, uses his selected exemplars to distil the timeless essence of military leadership.

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The compelling story of the world’s greatest ancient powers.

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The exciting follow-up to the bestselling Harry Potter: Knitting Magic, offers 28 new and official patterns for knits ranging from spellbinding stuffed toys to cosy Hogwarts house apparel to all-new costume replicas – including bewitching projects inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films!Discover even more knitting magic with a brand-new collection of patterns inspired by the characters, creatures and artefacts of the wizarding world. Harry Potter Knitting Magic: New Patterns from Hogwarts and Beyond includes patterns for toys, apparel, and costume replicas pulled straight from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, all photographed in gorgeous colour photography.You can:Knit yourself a mini sock garland that spells ‘Dobby Is Free’Support your favourite team with a Hogwarts Quidditch PulloverChannel the elegance of Professor McGonagall with a stunning Vero Verto CapeTravel beyond Hogwarts to 1920s New York with projects inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films, including:a gorgeous colourwork scarf inspired by Newt’s casea mischievous stuffed Nifflera sparkling Gigglewater ShawlIt’s time to get wizarding, and knit yourself into the world of Potter.

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A brand-new translation of a philosophical classic of the ancient world, The Teaching of Ptahhatp, written in Egypt 4,000 years ago. The Teaching of Ptahhatp, composed two millennia before the birth of Plato, is the oldest surviving statement of philosophy in the ancient world and the earliest witness to the power of the written word. It ought to begin the list of the world’s philosophy classics, yet it has been largely forgotten since it was rediscovered in the nineteenth century.Egyptologist Bill Manley’s new translation corrects this oversight, rendering into approachable modern English for the first time Ptahhatp’s profound yet practical account of ‘the meaning of life’, written many centuries before the supposed dawn of western philosophy. Manley introduces Ptahhatp, who served as Vizier to the Old Kingdom pharaoh Izezi (c. 2410–2375 BC), and the world of dynamic ideas and new technologies – writing among them – within which he worked, illuminating the nuances of his language and philosophy.In addition, Manley’s new translation of Why Things Happen, the oldest surviving account of creation from anywhere in the world, reveals how Ptahhatp’s account of the human condition is founded in distinctive ancient Egyptian beliefs about the nature of truth and reality. Taken ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WHAT IF YOU COULD REMEMBER EVERYTHING, EXCEPT THE DAY YOU DISAPPEARED?A young woman, Jane O., arrives in a psychiatrist's office. She's been suffering a series of worrying episodes: amnesia, premonitions, hallucinations and an inexplicable sense of dread. But as the psychiatrist struggles to solve the mystery of what is happening in Jane's mind, she suddenly goes missing. When she is found a day later, unconscious in a park, she has no memory of what has happened to her.Are Jane's strange experiences related to the overwhelm of single motherhood, or long-buried trauma from her past? Why is she having visions of a young man who died twenty years ago, who warns her of disaster ahead? Jane's symptoms will lead her psychiatrist to question everything he once thought he knew . . .Profound and beautifully written, THE STRANGE CASE OF JANE O. is a speculative mystery about memory, identity and fate, a mesmerising story about the bonds of love between a mother and child, a man and a woman, and the haunting, unexplained mysteries of the human mind.

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'Moving and unexpected. It lingers in the mind' Guardian'An extraordinary book' Daily Mail'Brilliant and unforgettable' Karen Russell'A tantalising and satisfying mystery' Claire Fuller'Mind-bending and soul-altering' Jessamine Chan'Mesmerising' Publisher's Weekly'An exhilarating and riveting must-read' Kirkus Starred Review'Heart-expanding . . . inquisitive, brilliantly-crafted' Florence KnappWHAT IF YOU COULD REMEMBER EVERYTHING, EXCEPT THE DAY YOU DISAPPEARED?A young woman, Jane O., arrives in a psychiatrist's office. She's been suffering a series of worrying episodes: amnesia, premonitions, hallucinations and an inexplicable sense of dread. But as the psychiatrist struggles to solve the mystery of what is happening in Jane's mind, she suddenly goes missing. When she is found a day later, unconscious in a park, she has no memory of what has happened to her.Are Jane's strange experiences related to the overwhelm of single motherhood, or long-buried trauma from her past? Why is she having visions of a young man who died twenty years ago, who warns her of disaster ahead? Jane's symptoms will lead her psychiatrist to question everything he once thought he knew . . .Profound and beautifully written, THE STRANGE CASE OF JANE O. is a speculative mystery about memory, identity and fate, a mesmerising story about the bonds of love between ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Born in a Mesopotamian village in the third century, the son of a Parthian warrior, Mani grows up in a volatile and dangerous world. As battle rages for control over the Middle East between the great Roman and Persian empires, as Jews and Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians fight for ascendency, Mani- painter, mystic, physician and prophet- makes his way through the battlefields to preach to his incandescent doctrine of humility, tolerance and love, a doctrine that comes to be known as Manicheanism.A vivid glimpse of the ancient world in all its perfumed splendour and cruelty, an elegantly philosophical discourse on the fall of man, THE GARDENS OF LIGHT is a story of great beauty and resonance, exquisitely told.

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Walk a day in a Roman’s sandals ... What was it like to live in one of the ancient world’s most powerful and bustling cities – one that was eight times more densely populated than modern day New York? In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to 24 characters who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day we meet a new character – from a senator to a slave girl, a gladiator to an astrologer, watchmen to washerwomen – and discover the fascinating details of their daily lives.

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''A brilliant concept, executed with enviable elegance'' Lucy Worsley''A gem of a book. Thanks to Daisy Dunn''s elegant and lively retelling of history, the women of the ancient world are restored to the centre of the story of classical antiquity. It was a joy to read'' Peter FrankopanLonglisted for The Anglo-Hellenic League Runciman Award 2025Spanning 3,000 years, from the birth of Minoan Crete to the death of the Julio-Claudian dynasty in Rome, a magisterial new history of the ancient world told, for the very first time, through women. For centuries, men have been writing histories of antiquity filled with warlords, emperors and kings. But when it comes to incorporating women aside from Cleopatra and Boudica, writers have been more comfortable describing mythical heroines than real ones. While Penelope and Helen of Troy live on in the imagination, their real-life counterparts have been relegated to the margins. In The Missing Thread, Daisy Dunn inverts this tradition and puts the women of history at the centre of the narrative.These pages present Enheduanna, the earliest named author, the poet Sappho and Telesilla, who defended her city from attack. Here is Artemisia, sole female commander in the Graeco-Persian Wars, and Cynisca, the first female ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A brilliant concept, executed with enviable elegance'' Lucy Worsley''A gem of a book. Thanks to Daisy Dunn''s elegant and lively retelling of history, the women of the ancient world are restored to the centre of the story of classical antiquity. It was a joy to read.'' Peter FrankopanSpanning 3,000 years, from the birth of Minoan Crete to the death of the Julio-Claudian dynasty in Rome, a magisterial new history of the ancient world told, for the very first time, through women. For centuries, men have been writing histories of antiquity filled with warlords, emperors and kings. But when it comes to incorporating women aside from Cleopatra and Boudica, writers have been more comfortable describing mythical heroines than real ones. While Penelope and Helen of Troy live on in the imagination, their real-life counterparts have been relegated to the margins. In The Missing Thread, Daisy Dunn inverts this tradition and puts the women of history at the centre of the narrative.These pages present Enheduanna, the earliest named author, the poet Sappho and Telesilla, who defended her city from attack. Here is Artemisia, sole female commander in the Graeco-Persian Wars, and Cynisca, the first female victor at the Olympic Games. Cleopatra may ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Short History of Byzantium is renowned historian, and author of A History of Venice, John Julius Norwich''s classic history of Byzantium Constantine the Great moved the seat of Roman power to Constantinople in AD 330 and for eleven brutal, bloody centuries, the Byzantine Empire became a beacon of grand magnificence and depraved decadence . . .Here then are the centuries dominated by ferocious arguments over the nature of Christ and his Church. By knowledge, where scholars and scribes preserved the heritage of the ancient world. By emperors like Justinian the Great and Basil the Bulgar-Slayer - men pious, heroic or monstrous. By creativity, as art and architecture soared to new heights. In this abridgement of his celebrated trilogy, John Julius Norwich provides the definitive introduction to the savage, scintillating world of Byzantium.''Norwich has the gift of historical perspective, as well as clarity and wit. Few can tell a good story better than he'' Spectator''A real-life epic of love and war, accessible to anyone'' Independent on Sunday''Norwich tells a remarkable story with boundless zest. He offers character sketches of the appalling personages who infest his narrative . . . with the assurance of a Macauley or a Gibbon'' Daily TelegraphJohn ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A beautifully illustrated exploration of how Latif Al Ani’s photographs and contemporary Iraqi artists continue to challenge the colonial appropriation of Iraq’s ancient pastBeginning in the early nineteenth century, Mesopotamian and early Islamic ruins became the focus of many Western colonial expeditions. These missions, which routinely dismissed the role and knowledge of local communities, came to shape the historical narrative of ancient civilizations and modern people. In Iraq, home to renowned sites such as Babylon, Dur-Kurigalzu, Ctesiphon, Hatra, and Samarra, foreign excavations appropriated ancient cultures and influenced how they were interpreted and transmitted. And these excavations still reverberate today in understandings of Iraqi identity. Centered around the images of pioneering Iraqi photographer Latif Al Ani (1932–2021), Through the Lens: Latif Al Ani’s Visions of Ancient Iraq highlights the voices of those who explored the Iraqi past and the deeply personal stories of those who confront its legacy, challenging the Western colonial narrative that has dominated for centuries. The companion volume to an exhibition at New York University’s Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, the book features archival documents, lithographs, 1960s photography, essays that explore the rich history of ancient and modern Iraq, and the work and personal accounts ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This volume illustrates lamps from the Byzantine period excavated in the Holy Land and demonstrates the extent of their development since the first enclosing/capturing of light (fire) within a portable man-made vessel. Lamps, which held important material and religious functions during daily life and the afterlife, played a large role in conveying art and cultural and political messages through the patterns chosen to decorate them. These cultural, or even more their religious affinities, were chosen to be delivered on lamps (not on other vessels) more than ever during the Byzantine period; these small portable objects were used to ‘promote’ beliefs like the ‘press’ of today. Each cultural group marked the artifacts / lamps with its symbols, proverbs from the Old and New Testaments, and this process throws light on the deep rivalry between them in this corner of the ancient world. The great variety of lamps dealt with in this volume, arranged according to their various regions of origin, emphasizes their diversity, and probably local workshop manufacture, and stands in contrast to such a small country without any physical geographic barriers to cross, only mental ones (and where one basket of lamps could satisfy the full needs of the local ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal family is mired in scandal. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus, has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape.He's a prince, a talented horseman, a promising noble with his whole life ahead of him. She's a young and neglected wife, the youngest in a long line of Cretan women with less than savoury reputations.The men of Athens must determine the truth. Who is guilty, and who is innocent?But the women know truth is a slippery thing. After all, this is the age of heroes and the age of monsters. There are two sides to every story, and theirs has gone unheard.Until now.

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In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal family is mired in scandal. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus, has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape.He's a prince, a talented horseman, a promising noble with his whole life ahead of him. She's a young and neglected wife, the youngest in a long line of Cretan women with less than savoury reputations. The men of Athens must determine the truth.Who is guilty, and who is innocent?But the women know truth is a slippery thing. After all, this is the age of heroes and the age of monsters. There are two sides to every story, and theirs has gone unheard.Until now.

Objev podobné jako The Heroines - Laura Shepperson

In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal family is mired in scandal. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus, has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape.He's a prince, a talented horseman, a promising noble with his whole life ahead of him. She's a young and neglected wife, the youngest in a long line of Cretan women with less than savoury reputations.The men of Athens must determine the truth. Who is guilty, and who is innocent?But the women know truth is a slippery thing. After all, this is the age of heroes and the age of monsters. There are two sides to every story, and theirs has gone unheard.Until now.

Objev podobné jako The Heroines - Laura Shepperson

Move over, Zeus. The most powerful goddesses, mortals, and sorceresses of the ancient world have something to say. Bad Bitches of Antiquity is the modern compendium of badass mythological women who used their powers, prowess, mischief, and cleverness to make moves, exact revenge, bestow miracles, and cleverly control the comings and goings of mortals and gods alike. This timely -- and timeless -- book takes a fresh look at the unforgettable women of mythology, answering questions such as: Was Demeter a forlorn mother who lost her child or the reason for the seasons?; Is Ariadne merely the wife of Dionysus or a keeper of labyrinths worthy of a constellation?; Was Ixchel a simple fertility goddess or a fierce protector of women? From Medusa to the Morrigan, Atalanta to Athena, and Persephone to Pele, readers will discover the empowering and relatable truth behind the immortal curtain of their favourite tales. Each captivating story embraces the multitudes within these mythical women to present them with the grace, humor, and hint of irreverence they truly deserve.

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Designed by Kim KransLarge Keepsake Box with Lifting Ribbon63 Full-Color Cards in Elegant Compact BoxIllustrated, hand-lettered 208 Page GuidebookThe artist behind the groundbreaking New York Times bestseller The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook helps seekers of all levels expand their practice of self-discovery with this breathtaking keepsake boxed set featuring an oracle deck and guidebook, inspired by real and mythical animals.Hand drawn in KransÂ’s detailed and emotionally evocative style, The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck and Guidebook is a work of art that explores the mysteries of the natural world and the animal kingdom. KransÂ’s powerful animal archetypes offer insight into relationships, personalities, behaviors and tendencies and can be used alone or alongside The Wild Unknown Tarot to add an additional layer of depth to readings.The hand-lettered, fully illustrated guidebook offers grounded, easy to understand explanations of the cards, a detailed look at the many spreads, practices, and concepts that power the Animal Spirit deck, and deep insight into how each animal helps illuminate our contradictions, our complex natures, and the endless mystery of who we are. The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck and Guidebook celebrates the hidden wisdom of the creatures that inhabit our world and beyond, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Mary Renault''s portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics. Her characters live vividly both in their own time, and in ours'' Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe''Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers'' Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of Wolf Hall''This brilliant retelling of the story of Theseus, the king of Athens, brings Greek mythology vividly to life and remains "one of the truly fine historical novels of modern times"'' New York TimesTheseus is the grandson of the King of Troizen, but his paternity is shrouded in mystery - can he really be the son of the god Poseidon? When he discovers his father''s sword beneath a rock, his mother must reveal his true identity: Theseus is the son of Aegeus, King of Athens, and is his only heir. So begins Theseus''s perilous journey to his father''s palace to claim his birthright, escaping bandits and ritual king sacrifice in Eleusis, to slaying the Minotaur in Crete. Renault reimagines the Theseus myth, creating an original, exciting story.

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*** From the bestselling author of Stone Blind and A Thousand Ships ***When you open up, who will you let in?Alex Morris has lost everything: her relationship, her career and her faith in the future. Moving to Edinburgh to escape her demons, Alex takes a job teaching at a Pupil Referral Unit. It''s a place for kids whose behaviour is so extreme that they cannot be taught in a regular classroom. Alex is fragile with grief and way out of her depth. Her fourth-year students are troubled and violent. Desperate to reach them, Alex turns to the stories she knows best. Greek tragedy isn''t the most obvious way to win over such damaged children, yet these tales of fate, family and vengeance speak directly to them.Enthralled by the bloodthirsty justice of the ancient world, the teenagers begin to weave the threads of their own tragedy - one that Alex watches, helpless to prevent.

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The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! The athletes of the ancient world assemble in Athens for the Olympic Games. Asterix and the Gauls enter too, but they''re due for a setback. As an artificial stimulant, magic potion is banned. Can our friends win at the Games without it? And what''s the special ingredient of the other potion, the one in the cauldron in the shed with the door that doesn''t close properly?

Objev podobné jako Asterix: Asterix at The Olympic Games - René Goscinny

The athletes of the ancient world assemble in Athens for the Olympic Games. Asterix and the Gauls enter too, but they''re due for a setback. As an artificial stimulant, magic potion is banned. Can our friends win at the Games without it? And what''s the special ingredient of the other potion, the one in the cauldron in the shed with the door that doesn''t close properly?

Objev podobné jako Asterix: Asterix at The Olympic Games - René Goscinny

*The Doctor meets the Greek Myths in this brand-new Doctor Who and Puffin Classics crossover.*It was a kind of portal - a portal into the myths of the ancient world . . . Everyone knows the Doctor loves museums (it's his way of keeping score). But when Jo Grant and the Doctor visit the British Museum in London, they might have got more than they bargained for. A mysterious object is revealed, which grants those who touch it strange visions of Greek Myths. Gods, warriors and monsters are contained within this device, which its discover calls the mythoscope. But there is something sinister at play. A powerful influence seems to be controlling the mythoscope . . . mastering it. Jo and the Doctor must enter the mythoscope to face an old and terrible enemy - bargaining with Zeus, battling dragons and journeying into the underworld. As dangers beset them on all sides, only an object of wondrous power can save them from total destruction . . .

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: Josephine and the Argonauts - Paul Magrs, Doctor Who

How can impure, earthbound humans gain access to God, who is holy and in heaven? In ancient Israel and much of the ancient world, the answer was obvious: by means of a temple. The temple gives access to God because it images the cosmos.This book explores how the concept of a heavenly temple emerged as an important theological concept for early Christians. They developed their understanding of Christ and his work in part through their understanding of heaven as a temple. Nicholas Moore examines the heavenly temple concept in the New Testament within its Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts, demonstrating that the ministry of Jesus gives believers access to the dwelling place of God himself. Moore explores conceptions of the heavenly temple in the ancient world, Second Temple Judaism, the book of Revelation, Hebrews, the Gospels, Acts, and other early Christian literature.One important contribution of the book is to provide a corrective to the way many people understand the Jerusalem temple in early Christian thought. It is the first comprehensive study of the heavenly temple in the New Testament. Professors, students, and scholars of the New Testament will benefit from this work.

Objev podobné jako The Open Sanctuary - Nicholas J. Moore

The numbers that tell the story of humanity''Vital ... If you''re thinking about setting up a giant land empire in Asia, you cannot do so without this book ... If only the last Song emperor had had this book by his side, he might have avoided his appalling fate'' Dan SnowWhat was history''s biggest empire? Or the tallest building of the ancient world? What was the average life expectancy in medieval Byzantium? The average wage in Old Kingdom Egypt? Where did scientific writing first emerge? What was the bloodiest ritual human sacrifice ever?We are used to thinking about history in terms of stories. Yet we understand our own world through data: vast arrays of statistics that reveal the workings of our societies. So, join the radical historians Peter Turchin and Dan Hoyer for a dive into the numbers that reveal the true shape of the past. Drawing on their own Seshat project, a staggeringly ambitious attempt to log each piece of demographic and econometric information that can be reliably estimated for every society that has ever existed, Figuring Out The Past does more than tell the story of the past: it shows you the large-scale patterns.

Objev podobné jako Figuring Out The Past - Peter Turchin, Daniel Hoyer

Homer's two epics of the ancient world, The Iliad and The Odyssey , tell stories as riveting today as when they were written between the eighth and ninth century B.C.This edition employs Samuel Butler's classic translations of both texts.

Objev podobné jako The Iliad & The Odyssey - Homer Homer

A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. Featuring bright and bold illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with UFOs.This book for children aged 7-9 explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it''s a fun read, it takes its subject seriously - taking a historical approach to the supernatural world across all cultures.This book about magic for children aged 7-9 offers:- Beautifully illustrated, imaginative and informative reference pages on wizards, witches, ghosts, cryptids, and other supernatural beings.- A look into UFOs and Extraterrestrials with possible explanations.- An explanation of the origins of festivals, rituals, from the history of Halloween and China''s Hungry Ghost Festival to Mexico''s Day of the Dead.- Special features on famous mysteries that were actually hoaxes.This compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages will capture the imagination of kids everywhere. Taking a neutral ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained - Tamara Macfarlane

Ranging from unexplained disappearances to inexplicable natural phenomena to supposed incidents of time travel, Modern Mysteries explores some of the strangest events of modern times. Whether it is unsolved crimes or occurrences that seem to break every scientific law we know, the world remains full of mysteries whose explanations still elude us.In this fascinating book, you will learn about:• The mysterious ''Somerton Man'', whose body washed up on shore with a coded message from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam• The Dyatlov Pass Incident, where nine hikers perished after desperately trying to escape their tents from an unknown threat• The Dodleston Messages, when a new resident began receiving messages through his computer from what seemed to be a 16th-century spirit• The Oakville Blobs, a weird gelatinous substance that fell from the sky and left illness in their wake

Objev podobné jako Modern Mysteries of the Unexplained - Neil Ward

This unique and comprehensive visual encyclopedia to the Funko Pops of the Wizarding World not only includes all of Funko’s Harry Potter collectibles to date, but also showcases Funko Pops of the major characters and creatures from the films—including every single one of their variants.Dive into the Wizarding World and reimagine your favorite characters—Harry, Ron, Hermione, Luna, Hagrid, and more—as popular Funko Pops! A complete guide to all Harry Potter Funko Pops to date, The World of Funko: Harry Potter pairs striking full-color images, new photography, and fun facts, exclusive interviews with key creatives and artists, and so much more, making it the ultimate collectible for fans! Each figure and collectible is paired with exciting facts and trivia from the film and the making of the Funko Pops, so you can go behind the scenes and explore the magic—all contained in a beautifully designed, hardcover book fitted with a minifigure inside! MINIFIGURE INCLUDED: Celebrate the Wizarding World with a mini Funko Pop to add to your collection STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY: Reexperience your favorite magical moments from the films with incredible photos of the most popular Funko Pops from the Wizarding World as they recreate your favorite moments from the films in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The World of Funko: Harry Potter - Jim McDermott

Journey behind the scenes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films in this stunning visual guide to wands, their makers, and the characters who mastered them! This expanded edition of Harry Potter: The Wand Collection provides a comprehensive look into beloved characters of the wizarding world and their wands. In the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series, each wand is as unique as the witch or wizard who wields it. Whether talon-shaped like Bellatrix Lestrange’s or simple and elegant like Hermione Granger’s, each wand was designed and crafted by the filmmakers to reflect its owner’s identity. Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts: The Wands of the Wizarding World includes thrilling insights on magical characters and wands from all 8 Harry Potter films, as well as the Fantastic Beasts series. An in-depth visual guide to the wands of the wizarding world, read detailed profiles of each wand, view stunning exclusive photography, and learn about wand statistics, insights from cast and crew, and other filmmaking secrets from the Warner Bros. archive. This updated and expanded collectible volume is an ideal resource both for wand-wielding fans looking to learn the history behind these beloved items and for the next generation of aspiring ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter: The Wands of the Wizarding World (Expanded and Updated Edition)

Harry Potter: Holiday Magic: The Official Advent Calendar 2023 Edition celebrates the magic of Christmas with 25 days of exclusive surprises, keepsakes, and collectibles featuring the enchanting Wizarding World creatures you know and love. DISCOVER MORE THAN 25 HARRY POTTER SURPRISES: Discover a new creature-themed holiday surprise every day! All 25 collectible items and holiday surprises waiting behind each door will make memorable gifts and bring the fantastical beasts of Harry Potter to life for the holidays COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: With 25 days of removable collectibles themed to the Harry Potter films, count down to Christmas by opening the door to a surprise each day from December 1st through 25th THE PERFECT HARRY POTTER STOCKING STUFFER: This 25-day advent calendar will add a dash of Wizarding World magic to the holiday season for every Harry Potter fan COMPLETE YOUR HARRY POTTER CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Pair with Harry Potter: Christmas at Hogwarts, Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up, Harry Potter: Pop-Up Holiday Wreath, and Harry Potter: Christmas Sweater Blank Boxed Note Cards

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter Holiday Magic: Official Advent Calendar: Creatures of the Wizarding World

Discover the secrets behind creating the spellbinding wardrobe for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films in Costumes of the Wizarding World. Expansive and detailed, this book is the essential guide for every fan, chronicling the creation of costumes from Hogwarts school robes and Quidditch uniforms to Hermione's Yule Ball dress, the Weasleys' sweaters, the sumptuous styles of Ministry of Magic officials, and many more. Packed with beautiful photos of each costume, exclusive concept art, and behind-the-scenes details, Costumes of the Wizarding World is a window into the creation of some of the most imaginative costumes in all of film. 11 FILMS INCLUDED: Including all eight Harry Potter films and three Fantastic Beasts films, this book is an all-inclusive chronicle of the creation of the cinematic Wizarding World's costumes 100+ COSTUMES: Discover the story behind bringing the films' costumes to life-including the iconic school robes of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the period clothes for the Fantastic Beasts series, and the distinctive styles of characters such as Albus Dumbledore, Luna Lovegood, Dolores Umbridge, Newt Scamander, the Weasley and Malfoy families, and many, many more BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS: Discover the intricate details on each costume with exclusive, full-color photos BEHIND-THE SCENES INSIGHTS: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter: Costumes of the Wizarding World - Jody Revensonová

From New York Times bestselling paper engineer Matthew Reinhart comes a pop-up masterpiece celebrating the creatures in the Harry Potter films. Featuring 5 pop-up spreads with gorgeous illustrations, this interactive guide includes dragons, Buckbeak, centaurs, werewolves, the Basilisk, and more!This exhilarating pop-up book takes you on a tour through the wizarding world's boundless menagerie of magical creatures. You'll experience fantastic beasts like the Basilisk, Buckbeak, and Hungarian Horntail dragon as you've never seen them before.Inside, 5 intricately detailed pop-up spreads showcase creatures from the Harry Potter films in beautifully illustrated scenes that leap from the pages, accompanied by behind-the-scenes facts from the making of the film series. Filled with interactive features like pull tabs and hidden pops, fans of all ages will enter the action, command the creatures' movements, and discover hidden Easter eggs in every spread. Packed with enchanting moments, Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to the Creatures of the Wizarding World is a thrilling, deluxe collectible that every fan will love.

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to the Creatures of the Wizarding World - Jody Revensonová

The preamble to the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide recognizes “that at all periods of history genocide has inflicted great losses on humanity”. Studies of the phenomenon of genocide have, however, tended to concentrate on the modern world. The original contributions in this volume turn the focus to the question of genocide and mass violence in the ancient world, with a particular emphasis on the worlds of Greece, Rome and the Near East. This volume presents a range of views on the challenges of applying the modern concept of “genocide” to an ancient context. It also considers the causes, motivations, and justifications of ancient mass violence, as well as contemporary responses to, and critiques of, such violence, along with how mass violence was represented and remembered in ancient literature and iconography. In addition, chapters analyse what drove the perpetrators of mass violence, and the processes of victimization, as well as the consequences of mass violence and ravaging warfare, including in particular mass enslavement and sexual violence.

Objev podobné jako A Cultural History of Genocide in the Ancient World

A Detailed Study of the Fighting Men of Classical Greece and the Ancient World, including Sumerians, Assyrians, Hittites, Egyptians, Myceneans, Spartans, Persians and Macedonians; Illustrated with over 700 Images of Military Dress, Weapons, Ships and Horses An incredible visual reference of the fighting men of Ancient Greece and their neighbours and enemies in the Ancient World. The book offers a concise overview of the history of the period, the rise and fall of Alexander and Darius’ empires, the battles, campaigns, conquests and tactics, together with detailed information on the men at arms themselves. There are special sections on the seafaring navies and galleys as well as the artillery pieces, siege engines, fortifications and military structures, weapons and armour. Expert research is combined with more than 600 detailed illustrations and fine art images of military dress, weapons, ships and artillery.

Objev podobné jako Uniforms of the Ancient Greek World, An Illustrated Encyclopedia of - Kevin Kiley

Many strange events defy explanation. This hardback guide compiles some of the world''s most mystifying conundrums, accompanied by spectacular full-colour images.From the mysterious disappearance of Lord Lucan, by way of paranormal powers, to bizarre phenomena thrown up by nature, this fantastic collection of off-the-wall investigations also features scary curses, uncanny prophecies, weird medical marvels, alien abductions, lost worlds, and much more. Strikingly illustrated with full-colour photographs, images, and diagrams throughout.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Illustrated Case Files are striking, photo-filled hardbacks, delving into sinister cases of true crime, conspiracies and the paranormal, offering a powerful glimpse into darker side of life.

Objev podobné jako Great Mysteries of the Unexplained - Lucy Doncaster, Andrew Holland, Karen Farrington

Keep the fascinating magical creatures of the wizarding world close at hand with this miniature art book featuring concept art from the Harry Potter films.The magical world of the Harry Potter film series is filled with captivating and curious creatures, from the fearsome dragons of the Triwizard Tournament to the crafty goblins of Gringotts Bank to the owls who carry the wizarding post. To bring these creatures to life onscreen, an extraordinary team of artists created a huge collection of sketches, drawings, paintings, and digital renders, drawing some creatures from established mythology and others from the depths of their imagination. One of a new line of palm-sized art books, The Art of Harry Potter: Mini Book of Creatures presents an incredible treasure trove of Harry Potter creature art in a unique miniature format. Filled with behind-the-scenes facts and insights, it’s the perfect way to keep the magic and mystery of the Harry Potter films close to your heart.

Objev podobné jako The Art of Harry Potter - Insight Editions