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EDITORIAL The Carausian revolt. An episode in Roman history during which military commander Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Valerius Carausius, d

The Teutons on the march, c. 113 BC. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883
The Teutons on the march, c.113 BC. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883

A Roman gladiator. After an early 20th century chromolithograph

Hannibal in the assembly at Carthage. Hannibal, 247 - c. 183 / 181 BC. Carthaginian general and statesman
Hannibal in the assembly at Carthage. Hannibal, 247 - c.183/181 BC. Carthaginian general and statesman. At the end of the Second Punic War in 201 BC he was elected suffete (chief magistrate)

Tarquinius and the Sibyl. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, aka Tarquin the Proud, d. 495 BC, seventh and final king of Rome
Tarquinius and the Sibyl. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, aka Tarquin the Proud, d.495 BC, seventh and final king of Rome. Tarquin was approached by the Cumaean Sibyl

Map of northern and central Italy in ancient times. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883

Remains of the Macellum of Pozzuoli, southern Italy. From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Epaminondas saves the life of Pelopidas during the siege of Mantinea, 385 BC. Epaminondas, c. ?418 BC - 362 BC
Epaminondas saves the life of Pelopidas during the siege of Mantinea, 385 BC. Epaminondas, c.?418 BC - 362 BC. Greek general of Thebes and statesman. Pelopidas, died 364 BC

A diagrammatic summary of current ideas of the relationship of human races. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936

Julius Caesars camps at Nointel, Oise, France, 51 BC, showing the outer fortified enclosure, headquarters camp, camps for troops and observation post. After an illustration by Edgar Holloway

The death of Pausanius, forced to die of starvation in the temple of Athena by the Spartan Ephors. Pausanias, died c. 477 BC. Spartan regent and general

The Trojan horse. An incident in the Trojan War written about by both Homer and Virgil. Pretending to have retired their besieging army, the Greeks left a huge wooden horse filled with warriors

Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece. Late 19th century work from an unidentified artist; Illustration

Entrance to the royal palace in Nineveh. Imaginary reconstruction. After an illustration by an unidentified artist in Illustrierte Weltgeschichte fur das Volk

Vestal Virgins in ancient Rome tending the sacred fire in their temple. After a 19th century illustration by an unidentified artist; Illustration

King David, King of Israel, playing his harp. After a 17th century facsimile of the 4th century Psalter of St. Augustine; Illustration

Thutmose I. Third pharaoh of 18th Egyptian dynasty. After a work by archeologist Howard Carter, used in the book The Tomb of Hatshopsitu by Theodore M. Davis, published in London, 1906; Illustration

Senseneb, mother of Pharaoh Thutmose I of the early New Kingdom. After a copy by archaeologist Howard Carter of a painted relief from Deir el-Bahri

Herod, 74 / 73 BC - 4 BC, also known as Herod the Great and Herod I, King of Judea
Herod, 74/73 BC - 4 BC, also known as Herod the Great and Herod I, King of Judea. After a 19th century illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappori-Puche; Illustration

The Pharos of Alexandria, or the Lighthouse of Alexandria. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In its time it was amongst the tallest structures in the world

Defeated gladiator appeals to crowd for mercy. After a mid-19th century illustration by an unidentified artist; Illustration

The capture of Babylon by Cyrus the Great, ruler of the Achaemenid Empire, in 539 BC. The event ended the Neo-Babylonian Empire. After a 19th century work by an unidentified artist; Illustration

Spartan admiral Teleutias attacking Piraeus, harbour of Athens, ancient Greece, c. 389 BC
Spartan admiral Teleutias attacking Piraeus, harbour of Athens, ancient Greece, c.389 BC. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

An imaginary plan of the Temple of Jerusalem, built after the the return of the Jews from their captivity in Babylon. After an illustration in La Geographie Sacree

Hannibal crossing the Alps in 218 BC on his way to invade Italy during the Second Punic War. After a work by Charles Winter; Illustration

Imaginary interpretation of Solomons Temple, Jerusalem before its destruction by Nebuchadnezzar II after the Siege of Jerusalem of 587 BC

Gladiatorial combat between a Retiarius, or net man, on the left and a Samnite. After a mid-19th century illustration by an unidentified artist; Illustration

View of Olympia, Greece, as it may have looked during the 5th and 4th centuries Classical Period. The building on the right is the Temple of Zeus. After a work by R. Bohn; Illustration

March of the Israelites. The prophet Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness to Mount Sinai. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888; Illustration

The Memnonium at Thebes, as it was in the early 19th century. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888; Illustration

The Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, also called the Battle of the Campus Mauriacus, Battle of Chalons, Battle of Troyes or the Battle of Maurica, June 20, 451 AD between the Romans and Visigoths

Artists impression of the restored palace at Kouyunjik, Nineveh, Assyria. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888; Artwork

Phoenician fleet on voyage of discovery in the Mediterranean sea. After a 19th century work by Paul Philippoteaux

Artists impression of The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus or Tomb of Mausolus, a tomb built between 353 and 350 BC at Halicarnassus (present Bodrum, Turkey) for Mausolus, a satrap in the Persian Empire

Egyptian hieroglyphic writing. From The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge, published c. 1890
Egyptian hieroglyphic writing. From The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge, published c.1890

Nebuchadnezzar II, c. 605 BC - c. 562 BC. King of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Here he is imagined as looking down from his palace over his capital city of Babylon. From a 19th century lantern slide

Artwork, Sowing and ploughing in ancient Egypt, from a contemporary print, c. 1935; Artwork
Artwork, Sowing and ploughing in ancient Egypt, from a contemporary print, c.1935; Artwork

Detail from a fascimile copy of the Codex Borbonicus. The Codex Borbonicus is an Aztec codex written by Aztec priests shortly before or after the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century

Joseph Ernest Renan, 1823 - 1892. French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations (philology), philosopher, historian, and writer. After a contemporary print

Artists impression of Solomons Temple in ancient Jerusalem before it was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar II after the Siege of Jerusalem of 587 BC

Artists impression of the Acropolis of Athens in ancient Greece

Baphuon Temple in the Angkor Wat complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Baphuon Temple in the Angkor Wat complex; Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia

An old Viking custom was to raise the victorious captain on the shields of two warriors. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Temple of the Sun ruins of the Maya city of Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico
Temple of the Sun ruins of the Maya city of Palenque; Chiapas, Mexico

Bayon Temple in the Angkor Wat complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bayon Temple in the Angkor Wat complex; Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Ta Prohm Temple in the Angkor Wat complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Ta Prohm Temple in the Angkor Wat complex; Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Banteay Srei Temple, Angkor Wat complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Banteay Srei Temple, Angkor Wat complex; Siem Reap, Cambodia

Monochrome tree among ruins of stone temple, Banteay Kdei, Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Monochrome tree among ruins of stone temple, Banteay Kdei, Angkor Wat; Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

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"Civilizations: A Journey Through Time" Step into the captivating world of civilizations, where history comes alive through illustrations and artifacts. Travel back to ancient times as you gaze upon an Aztec apprentice warrior, his loincloth-clad figure exuding strength and determination. With a spear-thrower (Atlatl) in hand and oak darts adorned with stone points, he embodies the spirit of a fierce civilization. Mesolithic man beckons you next, gathering around a crackling fire with family groups. Witness their ingenuity as they construct dwellings, forging bonds that would shape the foundations of society. Marvel at the Chryselephantine statue of Zeus, crafted by Phidias in 471 BC within the temple of Olympia. This masterpiece stands as a testament to human artistry and devotion to deities. Venture further into ancient Egypt where trepanation was practiced—an eerie representation etched in history. Explore this enigmatic culture's medical practices alongside bronze surgical instruments that highlight their advanced knowledge. In Bolivia's Tiwanaku Site, remnants tell tales of an empire long forgotten—a testament to its grandeur and architectural prowess that once dominated South America's landscape. Witness an Egyptian woman immersed in her devotions; her serene expression reflects the deep spirituality ingrained within this ancient civilization's daily life. Behold the majestic Lighthouse of Alexandria standing tall amidst bustling port city streets—a beacon guiding ships home for centuries until its eventual demise. Delve into political turmoil as Nebuchadnezzar II besieges Tyre from 586-573 BC—history unfolds before your eyes through intricate engravings capturing moments frozen in time. Experience intrigue and drama surrounding Sennacherib's assassination—the fall of an Assyrian king shrouded in mystery yet forever etched onto historical records. Finally, step inside a Greek house—an intimate glimpse into everyday life during antiquity—where stories were shared, meals were enjoyed, and the essence of civilization thrived.