Discusses the origins and construction of Roman roads and aqueducts, services and amenities along the roads, public water supplies, and what remains of Roman systems today.
Introduces the importance of science to the sustainable use of energy resources and discusses renewable energy sources, solar power, wind power, geothermal power, and the possiblity of using hydrogen,
Presents the explanations within Greek mythology for such natural phenomena as the seasons, earthquakes, floods, weather patterns, the sun, the stars, fire, plants, and animals.
Presents ancient Greek myths about the origin of the world, including the rivalry between the Titans and the Olympians, the rise of Zeus, and the creation of the human race.
Describes the reign of Cleopatra, from its illustrious beginning to its tragic end, and details how she has remained a popular figure in Western culture.
Examines the Fall of Rome, discussing the events leading up to the empire's fall; the impact of barbarian raids, growing Christian population, and societal structure; and its lasting effect both on th
Describes the crimes of Nazi perpetrators and their efforts to escape retribution, development of the Nuremberg Trials, and the subsequent hunt for and trials of Nazi leaders.
Presents a description of life in ancient Mesopotamia, covering such topics as family life, class structure, religion, technology, writing, science, and the rise of cities.
Examines various aspects of teenagers access to birth control, including parental consent for obtaining contraception, sex education, and how teens attitudes about sex are changed when birth control i
Discusses the way nanotechnology is transforming the field of medicine, including detecting influenza and other viral infections, delivering medicine in new and innovative ways, and rebuilding bodily
Offers a brief history of World War I and discusses the assassination that started the war, the Russian Revolution, and why the United States entered the war.
Presents an overview of the rise and fall of the Aztec civilization, discussing the influence of religion on its art and architecture, the effect that warfare had on its identity, and the role of Span
Offers a brief history of ancient Egypt and discusses the earliest civilization that developed across the Nile River Valley, the building of the pyramids, religious beliefs, and Cleopatra's role in it
Introduces ancient Mesopotamian civilization, describing the introduction of agriculture, the rise of of urban culture, the development of writing, and a brief history of the successive kingdoms that
Introduces the civilization of ancient Rome, describing the rise of the republic, the civil war that led to the Empire, the influence of Christianity, and the external threats that led to its decline.
Discusses the civiliziation of ancient India, including what part India's early cultures played in the birth of Hinduism and how one Indian ruler helped make Buddhism a world religion.
