What today we deem as characteristic of the city of Rome was largely the product of one particular ideology of Rome; our......more

Typically we think of power as economic, political, or military, but fictional narratives attached to kings, empires, re......more

World-renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass weaves a spellbinding narrative about how the pyramids were built and why, new ......more

The Synagogue at Sardis, discovered by the Harvard-Cornell expedition in 1962, is the largest synagogue known in the anc......more

"For the ancient Egyptians, the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000-1700 BC) was a classical period of art, history and literature. ......more

"For the ancient Egyptians, the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000-1700 BC) was a classical period of art, history and literature. ......more

This book showcases the unique shape of urban development that took hold during the Roman Empire, beginning in the Medit......more

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but over several centuries and under many different emperors. This story of continual creati......more

The earliest known wall in Rome encircled the early settlement on the Palatine Hill. Archaeological evidence corroborate......more

The captivating documentary titled "Mysteries in Stone: Maya’s Forgotten Pyramid Treasures" is a journey into the depths......more

This comprehensive and insightful book brings scientific rigor to the problems of reconstructing the Pharos Lighthouse, ......more

The Oxford Handbook of Pre-Roman Italy gives a comprehensive account of the peoples who lived on the Italian peninsula d......more

Mohenjo-Daro, frequently hailed as the "Gem of the Indus Valley," remains as a demonstration of the high level developme......more

This book examines how Pompeian peristyle gardens were utilized to represent the socioeconomic status of Roman homeowner......more

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These case studies provide an interdisciplinary reassessment of the function, impact, and significance of architecture w......more

Birth Houses (Mammisis) are important components of late Egyptian temple complexes but have not been investigated in det......more

"Vikings: Shipping and Trading Lessons from History" explores Viking trade practices and draws lessons for modern busine......more

"Vikings: Shipping and Trading Lessons from History" explores Viking trade practices and draws lessons for modern busine......more

The Ten Books on Architecture, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human h......more

This book attempts to understand early Buddhist architectural vocabulary and the artisans who first made use of it....more

The Definition of a Warrior QueenIn the realm of ancient civilizations, powerful women emerged as formidable leaders, de......more

The island of Despotiko in the centre of the Aegean Sea occupies a prominent position in the Cycladic archaeology, due t......more

A visually stunning, intimate photographic tour of Pompeii’s spaces, including many that have never been seen by the pub......more

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The Taj Mahal, India’s iconic symbol of love, stands as a majestic testament to the enduring power of love and architect......more

The Skyband Group is an impressive elite site in the urban core of Copan, Honduras, which is dominated by the palatial c......more

This book draws together the results of a series of preliminary investigations based on the excavations and the scholarl......more

The theatre at Kalydon in Aitolia - known only since a few decades - has already attracted a lot of attention due to its......more

A hundred years ago, a team of archaeologists in the Valley of the Kings made a remarkable discovery: a near-complete ro......more

Panin’s Bible Chronology is a classic work of scholarship on Biblical chronology. Ivan Panin’s Bible Chronology Restored......more

The publication is an attempt to reconstruct the ritual landscape and the interrelationship of sacred buildings in the a......more

The publication is an attempt to reconstruct the ritual landscape and the interrelationship of sacred buildings in the a......more

This book is a fascinating look at the baths of ancient Rome. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the......more

This book, published in the 18th century, argues that the architectural practices of ancient civilizations were actually......more

This beautifully illustrated volume showcases the intricate window tracery of the Decorated style of Gothic architecture......more

Francis Morgan Nichols’ landmark study of the Roman Forum remains a definitive guide to this iconic site. Nichols’ metic......more

This comprehensive guide offers a detailed analysis of the architectural style of the Chalukyan dynasty, highlighting th......more

Step into the past with this detailed examination of the ancient baths of Titus by Giuseppe Carletti. Featuring stunning......more

An Inquiry into the Principles of Beauty in Grecian Architecture is an important work of art history that explores the d......more

This comprehensive guide to ancient architecture provides an in-depth look at the building techniques and design princip......more

This comprehensive guide offers a detailed analysis of the architectural style of the Chalukyan dynasty, highlighting th......more

Appreciate the beauty and grandeur of ancient Greek architecture through fragments and remains housed in the British Mus......more

Step into the past with this detailed examination of the ancient baths of Titus by Giuseppe Carletti. Featuring stunning......more

This comprehensive guide to ancient architecture provides an in-depth look at the building techniques and design princip......more

This classic survey of ancient architecture traces the evolution of building styles and techniques in Greece and Rome, f......more

This beautifully illustrated book explores the architecture and artistry of the monumental arches that dotted the landsc......more

Journey back in time to ancient Rome with this insightful study of Roman villas from the Augustan Age. The author explor......more

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio was a renowned Roman architect and engineer, and this volume provides detailed notes and comment......more

Journey back in time to ancient Rome with this insightful study of Roman villas from the Augustan Age. The author explor......more

Explore the architecture and construction techniques of the Romano-British period with John Ward. This comprehensive gui......more

This beautifully illustrated book explores the architecture and artistry of the monumental arches that dotted the landsc......more

This classic survey of ancient architecture traces the evolution of building styles and techniques in Greece and Rome, f......more

This book is a fascinating look at the baths of ancient Rome. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the......more

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio was a renowned Roman architect and engineer, and this volume provides detailed notes and comment......more

This classic work offers an in-depth examination of the principles that underlie classical architecture. Warren’s analys......more

The beginning of Tiglath-Pileser’s I reign, laid heavy involvement in military campaigns, as suggested from translated t......more

Is the problem of skepticism inevitable? Does it arise whenever philosophically reflective people consider epistemologic......more

Born in 1879, Mr Snelgrove originated from Sutton Veny, near Warminster where his father was a blacksmith. He was educat......more

This guide is geared to travelers who want to go to Greece for beaches, beautiful weather, island hopping, archaeologica......more

Written In Stone and Space takes an in depth look at the role of measure in the art and architecture of the ancient worl......more

Unveiling the Passion, Power, and Scandal of Ancient Rome Embark on a provocative and titillating journey into the hidde......more

Roman bathhouses are considered to be prime markers when studying romanization in the provinces of the Empire, as these ......more

This book focuses on two significant architectural elements in traditional Chinese buildings, that is, Dougong and Zaoji......more

Operation Legacy Looting and Losing Africa’s Kingdoms is a treatment of how colonial powers looted precious artefacts ac......more

Edward Gibbon’s "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" is a monumental six-volume work that covers th......more

Of the methods vying for use in epistemological inquiry there are two that are most prominent, at least according to one......more

In 1975, I was in Sri Lanka on a photo assignment for The Tourist Board of Sri Lanka. Their 1976 calendar was on the age......more

Ye is a historical Chinese city built in 659 BC and burned down to the ground in AD 580. The book investigates the chara......more

The Late Bronze Age Mycenaean palaces in southern and central Greece stood at the head of the earliest state system on t......more

This book explores ancient efforts to explain the scientific, philosophical, and spiritual aspects of water. From the an......more

This volume considers how Greco-Roman authorities manipulated water on the practical, technological, and political level......more

Embracing love, compassion, and mercy as the Ancient Doctrine weaves out tradition based on actual facts....more

Hitler’s 2nd High Priestess travels to India to unearth an ancient artefact. A princess who needs a cure for his dying s......more

This volume explores the span of human history--and plenty of prehistory--searching out prominent and fascinating exampl......more