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Ancient Civilizations and Their Contributions to Modern Society
A survey of ancient societies from Mesopotamia to the Maya and the lasting ideas they left behind in writing, law, mathematics, engineering and calendars.
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Ancient Worlds and Influence
Ancient societies, their monuments and the people and ideas that shaped history.
100 Most Influential People in the World
How historians and writers think about influence, which criteria could be used, and why any list of the most influential people is subjective.
Architectural Marvels of the Ancient World
How ancient builders likely raised monuments such as Stonehenge, the Parthenon and the Pantheon, and which engineering questions are still debated.
The History of the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids
Why and how Egypt's pyramids were built, from the Step Pyramid to Giza, what they were used for, and which questions historians still debate.
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