his thought-provoking collection of magical texts from ancient Egypt shows the exotic rituals, esoteric healing practices, and incantatory and supernatural dimensions that flowered in early Christianity. więcej »

The earliest Olympic games began more than twenty-five-hundred years ago. What were they like, how were they organized, who participated? Were ancient sports a means of preparing youth for warfare? In this lavishly illustrated book, a world expert on ancient Greek athletics provides the first comprehensive introduction to the subject, vividly describing ancient sporting events and games and exploring their impact on art, literature, and politics. więcej »

The development of the city-state in the Classical period of Greek history led to a shift in the nature of the fortifications in that part of the world. więcej »

Greek and Roman warfare differed from other cultures and was unlike any other forms of warfare before and after. więcej »

Archaeology brings to life the ancient sites hidden beneath the ground and provides us with a window into the world of our ancestors. więcej »

It is sometimes said that the Bible is one of the most unread books in the world, yet has been a major force in the development of Western culture and continues to exert an enormous influence over many people's lives. więcej »

Caius Julius Caesar remains the most famous Roman - and indeed one of the most famous people - ever to have lived. więcej »

From the very beginning, Caesar's story makes dazzling reading. In his late teens he narrowly avoided execution for opposing the military dictator Sulla. więcej »