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The Sumerians lived in the southern part of Mesopotamia from around 6,000 years ago. Find out how these fantastic farmers and incredible inventors ...

Travel back to the time of the Anglo Saxons! Who was Alfred the Great? Where did the Anglo Saxons come from, and what traditions and beliefs did th...

The fascinating Aztec people of central Mexico dominated large parts of Mesoamerica from the 14th and 16th centuries. From warfare to human sacrifi...

Benin was an important kingdom in West Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. Find out about Benin's magnificent capital city, the objects that Ben...

Benin was an important kingdom in West Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. Find out about Benin's magnificent capital city, the objects that Be...

Travel back to the time of the celts! Who were the Celts and who were their leaders? Why did they come to the British Isles and how did they live? ...

Travel back to the time of the celts! Who were the Celts and who were their leaders? Why did they come to the British Isles and how did they live...

Early Islamic civilisation spread across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, forming a massive empire. Find ...

Early Islamic civilisation spread across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, forming a massive empire. Find o...

The Maya were an advanced civilisation that built magnificent cities in the rainforests of Central America. Find out about Mayan numbers, bloodlett...

The Maya were an advanced civilisation that built magnificent cities in the rainforests of Central America. Find out about Mayan numbers, bloodlett...

The Normans invaded countries across Europe and played an important role in the history of England. Find out how the Normans beat the Anglo-Saxons,...

The Normans invaded countries across Europe and played an important role in the history of England. Find out how the Normans beat the Anglo-Saxons,...

Learn all about the mighty Romans with this brilliant photographic book. From the rise of Rome and the growth of the Roman Empire to the great empe...

Explore the life and times of William Shakespeare, 400 years after his death, with this immersive photographic book. As the world's most famous pla...

Travel back to the time of the stone, bronze and iron ages! What was Britain like over 6000 years ago? Who lived on the island and what was it like...

Around 4,000 years ago, the Indus Valley was home to a great civilisation. Find out about the mysterious rulers of the Indus Valley, their splendid...

Around 4,000 years ago, the Indus Valley was home to a great civilisation. Find out about the mysterious rulers of the Indus Valley, their splend...

Explore the Tudor age, a brilliant time for trade, exploration and the theatre. Find out about the reigns of the five Tudor monarchs, how England c...

Explore the Victorians who lived in a time of great progress and change. Find out how factories and towns grew incredibly fast, and the British Emp...

Travel back to the time of the Vikings! Where did they come from and where did they settle? What beliefs and traditions did they bring with them? H...

Travel back to the time of the Vikings! Where did they come from and where did they settle? What beliefs and traditions did they bring with them? H...

This photographic book gives you an overview of World War Two. From how the war began to how it spread worldwide, the new technology that was used ...

Read all about Russia, what continent it is on, what countries surround it, what natural resources it has and what the landscape and climate is l...