Presents various aspects of the culture of China, discussing its language, writing system, religions, music, art, architecture, and diverse ethnic groups.

Presents the lives of the painters and sculptors of the Renaissance, beginning with the Italian artists of the early period, to the later artists in western and northern Europe.

Presents short biographies of the one hundred most influential women throughout history, including Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Indira Ghandi, and Hillary Clinton.

Discusses the art, architecture, literature, and culture of Islamic nations, including the development of Arabic calligraphy, literary elements in Islamic literature, and ...

Discusses the scientific and philosophical theories and ideas that have been turning points in modern civilization, highlighting the key figures and cultural perspectives ...

Presents an introduction to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, from the earliest rise of the Sumerians to the seventh century C.E. Sasanian period, discussing the ...

Presents a time of intrigue, invention, and empire building and introduces the people from the Caesars and warriors to the patricians and plebeians who built, governed ...

Presents a history of ancient Greece from the seventh to the fourth centuries BC, discussing its history, government, wars, literature, economy, religion, art, and architecture.

Introduces ancient Egypt, discussing its history from the predynastic period up to the Byzantine era and describing its religion, language, writing, art, and architecture.

Even as contact with European cultures eroded indigenous lifestyles across North America, many Native American groups found ways to preserve the integrity of their communities ...