The Other Ancient Civilisations

Journey beyond the familiar—discover the lost worlds, stunning achievements, and enduring mysteries of humanity’s greatest ancient civilizations. 'If Indiana Jones wrote a guidebook, it might mirror what Raven Todd da Silva has penned. The Other Ancient Civilisations gives life to the shadows of heroes and everyday people travelers walk in the footsteps of today.' —Forbes Magazine If you’re searching for history books about civilization that reveal the extraordinary diversity of our past, The Other Ancient Civilisations is your essential guide. Travel from the bustling cities of the Indus Valley and the monumental architecture of Great Zimbabwe, to the enigmatic Etruscans of Italy and the seafaring Lapita of Oceania. This immersive history of civilization explores the world history facts and archaeological discoveries behind societies such as the Akkadians, Hittites, Minoans, Olmec, and Xiongnu—cultures whose legacies have shaped the course of humanity but are often overlooked in most