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This extraordinary work delves into the subject of religion in the prehistoric and ancient worlds—humankind's earliest quests for meaning. From Neanderthal burials to the mythology of the Iron Age, to the religions of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, India, and beyond, it offers both an appreciation of the wide-ranging diversity of religious expression—and a consideration of the fundamental unity of religious phenomena.

In 1922, Howard Carter peered into Tutankhamun's tomb for the first time, the only light coming from the candle in his outstretched hand. Urged to tell what he was seeing through the small opening he had cut in the door to the tomb, the Egyptologist famously replied, "I see wonderful things". Carter's fabulous discovery is just one of the many spellbinding stories told in Three Stones Make a Wall.

Over more than 25 years of teaching and research, Christine Desdemaines-Hugon has become an unrivaled expert in the cave art and artists of the Dordogne region. In Stepping-Stones she combines her expertise in both art and archaeology to convey an intimate understanding of the "cave experience." Her keen insights communicate not only the incomparable artistic value of these works but also the near-spiritual impact of viewing them for oneself.

Learn about the Rosetta Stone with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. In 196 BCE, priests of all the gods of Upper and Lower Egypt assembled at Memphis to celebrate the accession to the throne of the boy king Ptolemy V. He was already in the ninth year of his reign, but this was the first time that such a momentous gathering as this had taken place.

College freshman Cassie Forsythe wakes from a disturbing nightmare after seeing her sister being murdered by a man in a cowboy hat who demands something called "the key". Her dream morphs into frightening reality when her sister is found dead, exactly as her vision foretold. In the series finale, the Nephilim and the Arkana scour the farthest reaches of the planet for the hiding place of the legendary relic known as the Sage Stone. At the same time, mortal danger threatens friends and foes alike as the cult's leader pushes humanity to the brink of extinction.

The Scriptures say that God established wonders in the land of Egypt. When was the Great Pyramid built? Who was the builder? Why was it built? These are questions that continue to be debated by archaeologists, astronomers, other scientists, and historians. The noted historian Josephus wrote that the Great Pyramid was built by the descendants of Seth, before the flood, to record the knowledge of the heavens.

Between the ninth and fourteenth centuries, Arab explorers journeyed widely and frequently into the far north, crossing territories that now include Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. Ibn Fadlan's chronicles of his travels are one of the most important documents from the period, and this illuminating new translation offers insight into the world of the Arab geographers and the medieval lands of the far north. Based on an expedition to the upper Volga River in 922 AD, 

Dive into the brutal history of human evolution, where daily survival meant outsmarting a deadly Pleistocene wilderness. Perfect for a focused commute, this immersive journey reveals how ordinary hunter-gatherers transformed crushing anxiety into the resilient foundations of human nature. Feel...

Until about 200 years ago, the writing of the ancient Egyptians was an enigma to the world, but that changed when an ancient Egyptian monument known today as the Rosetta Stone was discovered (or rediscovered serendipitously) by French soldiers in Egypt in 1799. Now one of the most famous monuments in the world, the Rosetta Stone is a black granite stela that was inscribed with texts in Greek and two different scripts of the ancient Egyptian language: demotic and hieroglyphs.

The cave dwellers of the Stone Age were brutish and primitive compared to the human civilizations that would follow. Their technological developments were limited, and their society and culture provided few lasting legacies. Until surprisingly recently, this was the general view of the period of prehistory known as the Stone Age, an age that lasted for over 2 million years and ended only around 5,000 years ago.

Medusa – Schwester, Opfer, Monster? Medusa wächst bei ihren Schwestern auf und merkt schnell, dass sie anders ist – eine Sterbliche in einer Familie von Göttern. Von ihrer Schönheit angezogen, bedrängt der Meeresgott Poseidon sie im Tempel der Athene. Die Göttin wähnt ihren Tempel...

Unlock the prehistoric mysteries of ancient archaeology as you explore Europe's most enigmatic megalithic monuments. Perfect for an immersive commute or a weekend armchair travel adventure, this atmospheric journey transports you directly to the windswept fields of Brittany. Experience the...

Dive into the dramatic archaeological race to crack a linguistic code that resurrected a silenced ancient civilization. Perfect for your morning commute, this suspenseful narrative transports you to the turbulent late eighteenth century during Napoleon’s military campaign. Witness the exact...

Uncover Europe's greatest prehistoric mystery and explore ancient megaliths that rival Stonehenge. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the misty coasts of Neolithic Brittany. Step into the deep past to experience the visual...

Step into the brutal wilderness of late Paleolithic Eurasia and survive a single, atmospheric day as a nomadic hunter. Perfect for a focused morning commute, this deeply grounded prehistoric journey plunges you into the sensory reality of the Stone Age. Unwind with a contemplative blend of...

Journey into deep time to uncover how early human evolution and prehistoric survival shaped our modern world. Perfect for an immersive commute or focused learning session, this narrative breathes life into two million years of archaeological history. Witness the fierce adaptation required to...

Uncover the gripping history of the ancient artifact that cracked a lost language and birthed modern Egyptology. Perfect for your daily commute, this captivating historical narrative turns a heavy slab of black granite into the protagonist of an intellectual thriller. Journey from dusty military...

Dive into an epic history of code-breaking and the fierce intellectual rivalry that finally deciphered ancient Egypt. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating deep dive transports you from the turbulent political propaganda of the Ptolemaic empire to the muddy battlefields of Napoleon's...

Discover the ultimate true survival story of human history as ancient hunter-gatherers battle the frozen Ice Age world. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you directly into the wind-battered shelters of our early ancestors. Rather than dry lists of...

The acclaimed, New York Times-bestselling chronicle of the discovery of the legendary lost civilization of the Maya In 1839, rumors of extraordinary yet baffling stone ruins buried within the unmapped jungles of Central America reached two of the world’s most intrepid travelers. Seized by the...