Paul Essiembre

Between Egypt and Mesopotamia there lived semi-nomadic tribes. One of these tribes stood out because of its monotheistic religion, which made it the target of much suffering. Learn about the Israelites and their history, faith, and captivity.

Once the fertile Mesopotamian valley, the Middle East shelters remains of ancient cultures. Discover how the settling of nomads brought about the birth of civilization, the Sumerians, and the Iron Age.

Ancient Greece hosted some of civilizations most spectacular cultural achievements. Discover Classical Art, revist the invention of the Olympic Games, learn Greek mythology, and study with ancient philosophers.

Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a series of city-states scattered along the coasts of Greece and Turkey began one of the most spectacular cultural transformations. Discover the spirit of classical Greece, Athens, and Sparta.

Who lived outside the Roman Empire's borders? In north and central Europe, tribes of warriors lived independent of any central civilization. Discover the Celtic and Gaul people, their history and mythology, and their war with the Romans.

Islam is both a monotheistic religion and a political empire that came to wield immense power and cultural refinement. Founded by the prophet Muhammad, in the middle of the Arabian Desert, Islam became a civilization of great wealth and legends.

The Vikings - fearsome warriors that invaded, plundered, and pillaged. These Scandinavian oversea explorers used their ships to navigate the oceans and claim power. Learn about Viking history, mythology, and explorations.

The compass, gunpowder, porcelain, silk... all Chinese inventions. This ancient culture occupied almost half of Asia. Learn about Yin Yang philosophy, the formation of the empire, the Great Wall, and Confucius.

Located in today's Iran, Persia managed to incorporate many groups into their empire by respecting individual cultures in exchange for tributes. Learn about the majesty of the Persians, the Greek Medic Wars and the legacy of the Persian Empire.

No other civilization arouses such curiosity as Ancient Egypt. Egyptian origins can be traced to the banks of the Nile River. Discover why the pyramids were built, the importance of the Nile, Egypt's social hierarchy of Pharaohs, and much more!