Watch a video about ancient civilizations and empires that once thrived in Central and South America.
September 2024
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, PLACE
Where Is the Lost Inca Gold?
Nearly 500 years ago, the Inca hid a fortune in gold in a remote mountain area. Will it ever be found?
September 1, 2024
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Slide Deck - Where Is the Lost Inca Gold?
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March 2024
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, WORLD HISTORY
African Kingdoms
Watch a video about African kingdoms that flourished from the 2nd century A.D. to the 19th century.
March 2024
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, WORLD HISTORY
King Ezana's Empire
Explore life in Aksum, an African kingdom that was one of the great powers of the ancient world.
February 2024
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, WORLD HISTORY
What You Need to Know About Pompeii
Watch a video about the volcanic eruption that buried Pompeii, and what we’re still learning about that doomed city.
February 2024
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, WORLD HISTORY
The Lost City of Pompeii
Nearly 2,000 years after volcanic ash buried Pompeii, scientists are still finding clues to the city’s history.
September 2023
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, WORLD HISTORY
Secrets of the Warrior King
The first emperor of ancient China secured his throne—and his legacy—through war.
October 2022
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, WORLD HISTORY
A History of the Maya
Watch a video about the ancient Maya civilization.
October 2022
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, WORLD HISTORY
The Life and Death of the Boy King
Watch a video about King Tut’s life, and efforts to solve the mystery of why he died so young.
October 2022
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, WORLD HISTORY
Egypt's Golden Boy
Hidden for millennia, King Tut’s tomb was found 100 years ago. The boy king has been world-famous ever since.
September 2022
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Buried Treasure
Experts are using an advanced scanning technique to identify thousands of mysterious cave drawings in Alabama.
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