The Glory of Ancient Greece

India’s history is closely tied to its location. Because it is between the East and the West, it has been invaded and overtaken multiple times. Each culture that came to India made a lasting contribution in some way.

The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash that buried the city and its inhabitants. The disaster left thousands d...

Ancient Egyptian civilization first began along the Nile River when nomads grew tired of the dangers of traveling and settled into villages for safety. They constructed the great pyramids and were strong mathematicians. Because of the location of Eg...

Amazing timelines take listeners through the people and the issues that have shaped Black history.Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people.From Frederick...

Siddhartha Gautama was born to the king of a tribe in northern India. He became known as “The Buddha.” Buddha traveled India for 45 years, teaching anyone who would listen.

With a list of characters from Achilles to Zeus—and all the gods and mortals in between—The Ancient Greek World is one of the most comprehensive history textbooks on one of the most momentous civilizations in history. The Greeks are co...

Ancient Rome was a city of rich history that influenced others in many ways, including politics, architecture, and language. Even though the Roman Empire ended in A.D. 476, its legacy still lives on today.

Tutankhamun has died suddenly and the rush is on to prepare his tomb. Vlad the flea and Miu the cat supervise the artists as they pain the murals. Will they finish in time, or will there be a sting in the tale? The Vlad flea books are a series of hi...

Hatshepsut was a young woman who became the first female pharaoh of Egypt. When her father, Thutmose I, died, Hatshepsut was the only heir. Since she was female, leaders were afraid to make her pharaoh. She finally declared herself the pharaoh in 15...